Implications for “legal representatives” of the latest update to the ESMA Q&A on the Benchmarks Regulation

December 6, 2019

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Moorgate Benchmarks’ mission is to enable index providers and product issuers to create new products that deliver true choice to all investors. Experts in designing, managing and calculating indices for clients; streamlining operations using leading-edge technology; and implementing best practice governance systems to meet EU Benchmarks Regulation, the firm is challenging an industry ripe for disruption.

Moorgate Benchmarks was founded in 2018 by Gareth Parker and Tobias Sproehnle. Mark Pralle, director and the company’s CTO, joined in 2019. The company is independent and employee-owned. It has one minority shareholder, ETFS Capital.

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The Moorgate Benchmarks oversight function carefully monitors for potential conflicts of interest. Further information can be found here.

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Information regarding Moorgate Benchmarks' compliance with both the EU Benchmarks Regulation (EU 2016/1011) and the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.

PRINCIPLES

We are strong supporters of good governance in indexing and benchmarking. We believe that all indices should be properly administered.

ABOUT US

Moorgate Benchmarks was founded in 2018 by Gareth Parker and Tobias Sproehnle. Mark Pralle, director and the company’s CTO, joined in 2019. The company is independent and employee-owned. It has one minority shareholder, ETFS Capital.

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