US and EU OTC Derivatives Regulation: a Comparison of the Regimes | Practical Law
This Note summarizes and compares the comprehensive regulatory framework for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives in the US under the Dodd-Frank Act and in the EU under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), with a particular focus on implications for end users of derivatives.