EU & UK Transaction Reporting Reforms: Preparing for the New Wave of Change

The next phase of regulatory reporting reform in Europe is arriving fast, and it goes well beyond incremental MiFIR updates. Across both the UK and EU, regulators are rethinking the structure, scope and purpose of transaction reporting under MiFIR, EMIR and SFTR. In the UK, the FCA’s latest consultation (CP25/32) sets out targeted, near-term changes aimed at simplifying transaction reporting while raising expectations for data quality and control. In parallel, ESMA’s recent interim report signals a broader, more structural rethink across the EU, including the long-term vision of a “report once” framework. This webinar will unpack these developments and highlight not just the direction of travel but also what this means for firms operating across the UK and EU. We will cover: • The key proposals in the FCA’s transaction reporting consultation and what they mean in practice • Insights from ESMA’s interim report and Call for Evidence • How UK and EU approaches differ, and where they may converge • What simplification really means in practice (and where complexity may persist or shift) • How firms can start preparing for a phased but cumulative reform cycle As regulatory timelines begin to crystallize over the coming months, this session will provide a timely overview of the evolving landscape and the strategic considerations for firms operating in the UK, EU, or both.