Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives
Deutsche Bank merges OTC and listed clearing businesses
Deutsche restructures clearing initiatives in response to global regulatory push towards OTC derivatives central clearing
Challenges ahead for access derivatives in Asian markets
Gateway to Asia
Goldman Sachs the most frequent visitor to CFTC to discuss Dodd-Frank
US dealer met with regulator on 49 occasions to discuss Dodd-Frank rule-makings
Asian investors broaden their exposure as they seek diversification from the US dollar
Asian investors broaden their exposure as they seek diversification from the US dollar
US margin proposals could lock down $2 trillion in assets
Requirement for banks to post initial margin when trading with each other will result in huge amounts of liquid assets being locked down, according to analysis by one US prudential regulator
Sponsored forum: OTC derivatives
The future of the OTC derivatives market
Firms face heightened op risk while implementing US CCP rules
Through a glass darkly
OTC markets stagnated in 2010, BIS says
Notional volumes record modest growth in late 2010 after falling in first half of the year
Trend towards in-house clearing could increase fees and admin
The LME is the latest exchange considering whether to build its own clearing business. If the trend continues, banks could face more fees and administration
UK government backs expansion of Emir
Treasury minister Mark Hoban says listed markets should not be exempt from Emir's access and competition rules
Arguments against forex clearing flawed, says Duffie
Foreign exchange forwards and swaps should be cleared under Dodd-Frank despite industry reservations
Japan’s nuclear woes alter dynamics for Asian commodity derivatives
Nuclear woes fuel coal
Small Asian companies exposed to commodity derivatives margin calls
Meeting the calls
Commodity exchanges in Asia push for local liquidity
The liquid house rules
US structurer of the year
US structurer of the year
Shift to clearing presents CCP system challenges
A clear challenge
CFTC regulators favour extending Dodd-Frank comment period
CFTC cost and timing concerns continue; FTRs and commodity forwards exempted from swaps definition
Isda AGM: 2011 Margin Survey shows decrease in collateral agreements
Survey released today in Prague also shows increases in portfolio reconciliation
Isda AGM: Esma committed to G-20 clearing deadline, says Maijoor
New authority will conduct cost-benefit analysis to decide which derivatives should be cleared - but G-20 deadline is not negotiable, says Esma chair in first public speech
Isda AGM: regulators must work together to avoid fragmented market, warns Credit Suisse’s Rohner
Institutions will be weaker and markets will be riskier if new rules vary between jurisdictions, Credit Suisse vice-chair warns
Isda raises concerns over Russian netting laws
Despite the challenges involved, banks and brokers are excited by the progress being made to open up the Russian market
Risk Europe: More clearing members preferable, say buy-side panellists
A wider universe of clearing members could help reduce risk, say buy-side representatives – who add they would consider joining
Risk Europe: Expanding the scope of Emir needs careful consideration, says Pearson
A Council of the European Union proposal to expand the scope of new European market infrastructure regulation to include exchange-traded derivatives should be carefully thought through, says the EC’s Patrick Pearson
Collateral management: Firms face up to regulatory challenge
Balancing the books