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Crisis Talk — with Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman
Chris Giancarlo was the 13th chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the US’s top derivatives regulator, until last year. Before his five years at the helm of the CFTC he enjoyed a successful career on Wall Street, which included a 13-year stint as executive vice-president of GFI Group. Since leaving the commission he has focused on digital asset technology, in particular the development of a digital dollar. GlobalCapital caught up with Giancarlo to discuss regulation during the coronavirus crisis and the future of cryptocurrencies.
03 Jun 2020 -
GlobalCapital Global Derivatives Awards 2020: the nominees
GlobalCapital is delighted to announce the nominees for its 2020 global derivatives awards.
03 Jun 2020 -
More flex likely on IM as CFTC committee votes for new waiver
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s global markets advisory committee, a steering group made up of market participants, has recommended that the regulator provide a further six month grace period for compliance with initial margin requirements.
21 May 2020 -
Turkey bids for time with boosted swap line
After a week of speculation over which central banks would provide Turkey with a currency swap line, its central bank has announced an increase to an existing arrangement.
20 May 2020 -
BIS raises CCP margin questions after Covid-19 stress
The Bank of International Settlements has indicated that regulators may need to review central counterparty clearing house margin policies after the coronavirus crisis.
12 May 2020 -
Turkey’s hair raising drive for growth leaves investors on sidelines
Turkey has stood out among emerging market countries for its rapid-fire approach to monetary policy, as it attempts to turbo-charge growth amid the coronavirus pandemic. But with sustained downward pressure on the lira, few foreign investors are willing to buy in. The crisis is also causing a hedging conundrum.
12 May 2020 -
IHS Markit furthers regtech consolidation with Catena buy
IHS Markit’s announcement this week that it had acquired regulatory technology firm Catena Technologies marked another move towards consolidation in the industry.
06 May 2020 -
Open access faces new threat as doc shows new delay rationale
Open access, the much fought over and delayed section of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), is facing further pushback, according to a European Council document seen by GlobalCapital.
30 Apr 2020 -
Derivs calendar loses another event as FIA pulls IDX
The derivatives industry’s 2020 events calendar is even thinner, as the Futures Industry Association has cancelled its annual London event.
21 Apr 2020 -
Turkish swap line ambitions met with scepticism
Market participants have dismissed the viability of Turkey extending its swap line arrangements with the US Federal Reserve this week to enhance the country's access to dollars. They also noted that little has happened to change their bearish outlook on the sovereign.
20 Apr 2020
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