International swaps and derivatives association (isda)
The extraterritorial impact of the US Dodd-Frank could be sidestepped by Asian players opting to conduct swap trades with players outside of the regulation’s orbit
New rules governing the sale and distribution of structured products in Singapore are set to be put to the test with the first product issued since the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy
Complications over close-out mechanisms and segregation models will delay the European addendum by up to three months, say dealers
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