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LNG derivatives take off
Trading surges as the global liquefied natural gas industry shifts to market-based pricing
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Testing the waterfall: CME and LCH stand up to stress tests
On May 1, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released a report on tests that it conducted on the financial resources held by two large clearinghouses to cover losses arising from a member default. The tests, which were based on data collected in 2018, were part of the agency’s ongoing program to ensure the resiliency of the clearing system and its ability to absorb extreme market movements.
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End-user profile: Russell Investments
Lisa Cavallari, the head of derivatives trading, discusses liquidity trends, transaction cost analysis, and the CDS market split.
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Opinion: Why words matter in CFTC enforcement of “insider trading”
Ex-CFTC lawyer warns agency would better serve derivatives markets with a focus on “misappropriation” instead
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People News: April/May 2019
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
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FIA Speaks Episode 1: CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo
Chairman Chris Giancarlo talks with FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken and reflects on his accomplishments in five years in Washington, and what the future holds for the CFTC, derivatives reform, and international cooperation.
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Modernizing the technology of clearing
Big changes are under way at Options Clearing Corporation, the Chicago-based clearinghouse that is among the world's largest as measured by processing volume. Earlier this year, OCC launched a multi-year effort to modernize the institution's risk management, clearing and data systems. Dubbed the Renaissance Initiative, the project aims to comprehensively redevelop the company's technology. But according to John Davidson, the clearinghouse's chief executive officer, the changes go far deeper.
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ESG futures catching on in Europe
As the concept of responsible investing rises in popularity, the derivatives industry is responding. The most recent examples are in Europe, where two leading exchanges have launched futures on stock market indices that meet environmental, social and governance standards.
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INTL FCStone accelerates growth in Asia-Pacific with Singapore deal
INTL FCStone, which owns one of the largest independent futures brokers in the U.S., has set its sights on Asia. On March 19, the firm announced a deal with Singapore's United Overseas Bank to buy its futures trading and clearing business. Once the deal closes, INTL FCStone plans to establish a full-service brokerage in Singapore and use it as the foundation for expanding its presence in the region.
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Eurex builds out clearing solution for interest rate swaps
Eurex Clearing is starting to gain traction in its efforts to attract more business to its clearing service for interest rate swaps. Clearing volumes in the first two months of the year were running at about three times the level of a year ago, reflecting the continued onboarding of new clients and several enhancements to the clearing service.
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