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Market infrastructure and asset servicing
ICMA, often in cooperation with other associations, has taken an active part in discussions and coordinated and/or supported several industry initiatives in the areas of primary market infrastructure and asset servicing. Related information can be found below.
9 July 2019
ICMA response to the ECB's market consultation on a potential Eurosystem initiative regarding a European mechanism for the issuance and initial distribution of debt securities in the European Union (EDDI)
5 December 2018
International Practices of Bond Trustee Arrangements in China – English version (ICMA-NAFMII Working Group)
ISMAG
New Global Note (bearer notes)
New Safekeeping Structure (registered notes)
21 January 2011
ICMA response to further European Commission consultation "Legislation on legal certainty of securities holding and dispositions"
14 February 2005
FPL and IPMA Statement of Understanding
28 March 2003
Update to Changes to Euroclear Procedure for Beneficial Ownership Certification Under US Law
Contacts:
Ruari Ewing
Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy; secretary to the ICMA Primary Market Practices Committee and related groups.
Direct line: +44 20 7213 0316
Charlotte Bellamy
Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy; secretary to the ICMA Legal & Documentation Committee and related groups.
Direct line: +44 20 7213 0340
