Derivs - Interest Rate
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Deutsche Börse has made further progress in its strategy to broaden the use of blockchain technology in trading. -
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued a joint statement on Tuesday, warning market participants about their obligations on new margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives.
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IHS Markit has enhanced its derivatives analytics to handle rising demand for more precise and transparent information on over-the-counter (OTC) valuations.
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Meaningful change to the rules governing swap execution facilities seems a long way off, with market participants and regulators at odds over how to reform the infrastructure.
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Deutsche Bӧrse’s derivatives exchange, Eurex Exchange, is preparing radical changes to its trading infrastructure, in a bid to attract more buy-side firms.
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The European Parliament and member states agreed on Monday evening to extend the transition period for critical and third country benchmarks from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2022.
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US and UK authorities have agreed measures to avoid disruption in the derivatives markets in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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The European Commission and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have agreed on a common approach to regulation of derivatives trading venues, in line with G20 reforms, enabling European and Singaporean firms to trade on each country’s respective platforms.
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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officials have warned that regulatory proposals for calculating derivatives contracts’ exposures could limit access to clearing.
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Eurex boasted strong results generated by its Repo Partnership Program as it declared a 24% jump in trading volumes.
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will recognise UK-based clearing houses in the event of a no-deal Brexit as it seeks to mitigate market disruption.
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EU27 end-users of derivatives could face large post-Brexit cost increases that will ultimately be passed onto consumers, UK parliamentarians heard on Wednesday.
