On March 30, LCH.Clearnet released a white paper on stress testing for central counterparties
CONTINUE READINGPimco has warned that the Basel III capital requirements could lead to more systemic risk by driving up the cost of clearing derivatives and concentrating risk in fewer market participants.
CONTINUE READINGOn April 21, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. Justice Department announced a joint action against Navinder Singh Sarao, a day trader based in London, for “unlawfully manipulating” and “spoofing” the E-mini S&P 500 futures market
CONTINUE READINGJefferies Group announced on April 9 that it entered into an agreement to sell most of the futures activities of its Jefferies Bache business to Societe Generale.
CONTINUE READINGSince taking office in November, the former U.K. politician has emphasized the need to re-assess the post-crisis regulatory framework for financial services.
CONTINUE READINGOn June 4, 2015, FIA submitted a letter to the International Organization of Securities Commissions in response to IOSCO’s consultation on “Mechanisms for Trading Venues to Effectively Manage Electronic Trading Risks and Plans for Business Continuity”.
CONTINUE READINGIt’s no secret that the global energy markets have imploded over the past six months with prices of crude oil reaching levels not seen since the crash of 2009.
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