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Cost-benefit defeat weighing on "gun-shy" SEC
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has finalised only a fifth of its Dodd-Frank Act rule-makings, two years after the law was passed. Cost-benefit analysis concerns are slowing the process down...
A bipartisan attempt to clarify the scope of the Dodd-Frank Act – and limit the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposals on swap execution facilities – had been making rapid progress,...
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive creates a new type of trading venue for the execution of over-the-counter derivatives and, as things stand, dealers’ existing platforms do not qualify....
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Mongolia: First steppes
Mongolia’s derivatives market is in its infancy – but the promise of future returns is luring international banks to Ulan Bator. By Viren Vaghela
Initiatives promote commodity derivatives in Brazil
Recent initiatives may encourage more players to the Brazilian commodity derivatives market, but there are still many obstacles to its growth, writes Alex Davis
Fears over China slowdown hit commodities hedging
After some painful experiences in recent years, mining companies remain largely unhedged – despite a jump in metals volatility and the threat of a Chinese downturn. Could they end up regretting it?
Cross-border confusion between domestic clearing houses
A variety of domestic clearing houses are springing up, in some cases helped by a regulatory requirement to clear local currency trades domestically. But how will the various clearing regimes mesh together? By Mark Pengelly, with additional reporting...
Cutting complexity with a new standard CSA
A new standard credit support annex will be launched within months and is meant to curtail disputes over the valuation of collateralised derivatives trades. But only a handful of firms are expected to adopt the document in its first phase. By Nick Sawyer...
A turning tide for two-way CSAs?
Sovereign derivatives users have historically refused to post collateral, but this is creating huge funding and capital obligations for banks. Higher prices have forced some sovereigns to change tack – and others may be about to follow suit. By Matt...
Iron ore derivatives forge ahead on Chinese demand
The iron ore derivatives market is setting new volume records fuelled by higher volatility and increased involvement from Chinese participants. Although financial players are waiting for liquidity to achieve critical mass, dealers say iron ore has the...
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