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  • Keeping a handle on clearing houses will be the greatest challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to Michael Dunn, member of the Commission.
  • Dealers have warned E.U. and U.S. lawmakers that mandating clearing for all over-the-counter derivatives could prevent firms and end-users from offsetting their positions.
  • Patrick Pearson, head of financial markets infrastructure at the European Commission, this morning quelled industry fears over a political crackdown on speculative derivatives trading.
  • The recently-formed Swaps and Derivatives Markets Association believes that Nomura’s acceptance as an Intercontinental Exchange Trust U.S. credit default swap clearing member is a positive step towards the group’s goal of more access to clearing for boutique and mid-market banks.
  • The Ambac Assurance Corp. credit auction landed at 20 this afternoon, meaning investors will receive USD0.80 for every dollar of protection purchased against the company. The auction was run jointly by Markit Partners and Creditex.
  • Structured notes linked to the stock performance of local companies and sponsors were a standout performer in the run up to the last FIFA World Cup in Germany, but South Africa 2010, which kicks off this week, is a different story. Structurers say there is a lack of investor appetite this time round and new regulations in Europe have blocked some markets entirely.