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US dealers breathe easier as global uncleared margin rules take shape
The extraterritorial scope of US margin rules would have left US banks’ overseas swaps business in tatters, but an international working group looks set to deliver a reprieve by endorsing similar rules
Liquidation cost: why mark-to-market values are wrong
The cost of liquidation
New CFTC block trade proposals spark row over 67% threshold
Attack the block
Credible capital: regulators prepare to tackle RWA divergence
Credible capital
A regulatory Catch-22: bail-in plans collide with Basel's NSFR
The funding squeeze
Cross-default dilemma
Cross-default debacle
Regulators look out for clearing dodges
Out of the clear?
LEI debate focuses on governance issues
The LEI vision
China's credit default swap market slow to grow
China launched its version of the credit default swap market nearly 18 months ago – yet activity has almost ground to a halt due to a combination of inflexible rules, lack of standardisation, and an approach to the concept of credit default that is…
Banks look to cut corners on CVA computation
Cutting CVA corners
Asian challenge to crude benchmarks
Asian challenge to crude benchmarks
Asia-based hedge funds expect strong AUM growth in 2012 as numbers increase
Asian tigers ready to leap
CTAs turn to fundamental models in search of diversification
Fundamental forces
Energy trading firms keen to improve ETRM reporting
Reporting progress
FSA releases final guidance as well as complexity insight
The UK Financial Services Authority released its final guidance on retail structured products on March 23. The consumer protection document was released by the regulator ahead of more statements of extreme caution from FSA chairman Adair Turner and after…
Regulator interview: Esma's Steven Maijoor reveals all on ETFs
Regulator Q&A: Steven Maijoor
Japan FSA asks for transparent double-deckers
Double-deckers in for a bumpy ride
Exchange-traded notes see huge demand in South Africa
Speeding into listed products
ETF providers look to alternative beta
Weighing the alternatives
Strict hedge fund rules in Korea hinder market growth
Barriers to entry