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Isda wants (slight) delay to Mifid II trading obligations

Lobby group for the over-the-counter derivative markets says firms will need a little more time to address 'operational issues'

Isda wants (slight) delay to Mifid II trading obligations
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The trade body for the world's vast over-the-counter derivatives markets has called for a short phase-in to new rules forcing certain products onto exchanges for the first time.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has responded to an implementation timeline put forward in September by the European Securities and Markets Authority.

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