Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives
Video: Trayport MD on OTC markets moving to Asia
Elliott Piggott, managing director at technology provider Trayport, speaks to Lianna Brinded about why he sees the over-the-counter derivatives market moving to Asia
City of London lobbies Treasury to defend UK's influence in OTC derivatives
Expert paper calls on HMT to ensure EU legislation on clearing and reporting doesn't damage London's dominance or inhibit market activity in particular asset classes.
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Counterparty credit risk in portfolio risk management
South Africa
South Africa special report
FSB prepares for push to clearing
Not so clear
South Africa plays catch-up on clearing
Playing catch-up
Banks gear up for client clearing
A clear choice
Rehypothecation dilemma
Rehypothecation dilemma
CFTC resurrects CCP ownership limits
Proposed limits on CCP ownership aimed at reducing conflicts of interest
Regulatory changes push OTC energy and commodities markets to Asia
The over-the-counter energy and commodities market is being pushed to Asia by fears over Western regulatory changes, says managing director of technology provider Trayport
Power exchange to launch gas contract
New Nodal Exchange contract to increase options for power traders; anticipates future gas and renewables demand
Electronic trading: A key to achieving CDS reform
Electronic trading: A key to achieving CDS reform
BAML continues restructure; evolves to meet regulations
Shake up designed to meet clients' needs ahead of implementation of Dodd-Frank reforms
SGX AsiaClear sets sight on becoming Asia's CCP for rates and FX swaps
SGX president Muthukrishnan Ramaswami says the new interbank OTC clearing service for SGD and USD interest rate swaps will target Asian banks as a start, and soon global investment banks that trade with Asian counterparties. Asian local currencies non…
EC finalises OTC rules, leaves key technical items to Esma
Corporate hedgers claim a victory, but details on clearing eligibility and thresholds to be tackled by new authority.
UK Lehman administration considers spin-off
Specialist firm would provide complex derivatives valuation and advisory services.
Energy firms demand more clarity on Dodd-Frank reforms
Energy companies say key definitions in recently adopted US financial legislation are too broad or need clarifying, and call for additional 'trader' classification
Lax TSO rules could increase power and gas VAT fraud
Relaxed registration rules for Transmission System Operators (TSOs) could increase VAT fraud in the power and gas over-the-counter (OTC) markets as exchanges tighten controls, say analysts
Risk interdealer rankings 2010: Brokers
States of flux
Risk interdealer rankings 2010: Dealers
A game-changing year
Bloomberg launches derivatives valuation service
Bloomberg has launched a derivatives valuation service that aims to increase transparency and flexibility in the market
China CDMs plummet by 30% on legality risk
The number of approved Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in China tumbles by 30% after investors voice concerns that the generated credits will not be legal under future emissions' regulation
Brokers establish own carbon trading risk tests
Carbon brokers establish their own checks for assessing counterparty risk, following European market authorities’ failure to react to a spate of carbon market fraud.