Of all the areas of impending European regulation, the provisions relating to the indirect clearing of swaps and futures are proving to be among the most challenging for the centrally cleared derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGThe European Energy Exchange, one of Europe’s leading markets for futures on power and gas, has contracted with Trading Technologies to provide the exchange’s trading participants with direct access via the internet.
CONTINUE READINGThe cross-border application of Dodd-Frank is one of the thorniest issues now facing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the industry it regulates.
CONTINUE READINGIt’s been more than a year since swap execution facilities went live, and the swap execution landscape continues to evolve.
CONTINUE READINGOn Sept. 17, CFTC Chairman Tim Massad gave an update on the status of his talks with European regulators on the issue of clearinghouse recognition.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Global announced a new service that will provide information on clearinghouse rules worldwide and help market participants assess the risks of clearing.
CONTINUE READINGOver the last 18 months, a number of major Chinese banks and securities firms have beefed up their presence in futures markets outside China.
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