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Ice Clear Europe launches CDS clearing

Ice Clear Europe, the facility set up by Atlanta-based central counterparty (CCP) IntercontinentalExchange (Ice) for the clearing of European credit default swaps (CDS), has obtained regulatory approval and started clearing operations.

Regulatory turf war hits Congress

A battle for influence among US financial regulators broke out in Congress on July 24, as they testified before a Congressional committee on the merits of the Obama administration's proposals for regulatory reform.

Doubt over Fed’s ability to limit systemic risk

The Obama administration’s proposals for safeguarding the financial system place the US Federal Reserve at the heart of a new regulatory regime for systemic risk, but some former regulators are sceptical of the Fed’s ability to carry out the job.

TSE targets Japanese banks for CCP

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is courting domestic financial institutions to become clearing members of its proposed central counterparty (CCP), which it is developing alongside its 86.3%-owned clearing arm, Japan Securities Clearing Corp (JSCC).

Amerex launches consulting service

Amerex Brokers, an over-the-counter energy broker and wholly-owned subsidiary of GFI Group, has formed a fee-based energy risk management and execution consulting division called Amerex Energy Consulting Services (AECS).

Q&A: Ceiops' secretary-general supports EC reforms

In an interview with Risk , Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta, secretary-general of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (Ceiops), backed the European Commission's plans to replace it with a new supervisory authority that…

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