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CFTC pushes for greater oversight
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a report to Congress recommending that its oversight ability be expanded across electronic trading facilities known as Exempt Commercial Markets (ECMs), which include the electronic…
JWG-IT highlights Mifid record-keeping risks
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UK FSA approves Omgeo transaction reporting
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FSA confirms LSE reporting service is Mifid-compliant
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ABN Amro rejects criticism of CPDOs after index roll fails to dent structures
Fears that the September 20 roll of the CDX and iTraxx indices would put CPDO structures under pressure have so far proved unfounded, with the indices tightening less than expected
Bid to close Enron loophole
Legislation aimed at preventing price manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets has been introduced to the US Senate, writes David Watkins
Bid to close Enron loophole
Legislation aimed at preventing price manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets has been introduced to the US Senate
OTC derivatives exposure-management service to launch
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GCC banks behind on Basel II requirements
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Firms risk breaking Mifid outsourcing requirements
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MiFID Connect issues further guidance for firms
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Mifid Connect issues guidance on suitability checks
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US Futures Exchange to launch weekly binary options
The Chicago-based US Futures Exchange (USFE) will offer weekly binary options, each with nine or more strikes, to let investors take positions on the performance of five assets - crude oil, gasoline, gold, silver and the euro. The contracts are valued at…
IMF warns against Mifid delays
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LSE launches consultation on changes to its rulebook
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“Enron Loophole” will soon be closed: Levin
Senator Carl Levin, who chairs the US Senate's permanent subcommittee on investigations, has said that he will soon introduce legislation that will increase regulatory scrutiny of the over-the-counter (OTC) markets.