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The Americas derivatives community came together in New York to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements across the industry
The derivatives market gathered in London on Thursday night to celebrate its leading players
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Low realized volatility levels relative to implied volatility levels on the U.S. dollar/ yen has stagnated fx activity this week, and spurred fx structurers to pitch options that allow investors to pay for implied volatility that is more closely aligned with realized levels.
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Banks that expect to register as swap dealers or major swap participants, but already are subject to a prudential regulator’s risk management standards, should be allowed to comply with these rather than new standards planned by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
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Morgan Stanley strategists are pitching equity/fx over-the-counter hybrids on Taiwan equity indices and the Taiwan dollar against the U.S. dollar as they take bullish views on both asset classes in the coming year.
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Goldman Sachs is marketing three-year delta one certificates in Switzerland, linked to what it calls a social network basket.
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The market value of derivatives in bank trading books rose 9% across all regions in the third quarter, according to The Bank for International Settlements. “The evolution of the dollar during the quarter probably played a significant role in this increase,” said one market official, commenting on the currency’s strengthening.
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission may impose user fees on traders to fund enforcement of new derivatives regulations if the agency doesn’t receive an adequate budget, according to Bart Chilton, a CFTC commissioner.