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Australian supers push for collateral posting rules revamp
Aussie super funds face higher dealer charges because of collateral rules
Omnibus accounts in favour despite higher capital charges
Operational complexity in Europe and low volumes in Asia are deterring buy-side clearers from ISAs
Industry frets over Priips cost disclosures
Disclosing all costs "makes absolutely no sense", says one dealer
Regulators fine Barclays $150m over last look
Barclays' penalty for forex-related misconduct is now $635 million
Convergence 'main strategic focus' for Eiopa – Bernardino
Lack of Solvency II consistency dominates discussion at authority's conference
Taiwan clamps down on Tarfs over financial stability fears
FSC chairman says the regulator's focus is not "the domestic banking sector's profitability"
Irish central bank warns of swaps market shut-out
Official says current clearing capacity “will be saturated” by Emir demand
Fed, BoE officials mount defence of resolution regimes
Resolution regimes are “not a power grab” by regulators, says BoE’s Gracie
Fed TLAC proposals put structured notes in limbo
Vague rules spark confusion; Morgan Stanley may face headaches
HKEx waits for regulator to approve cross-currency swaps clearing
Race to be the first CCP to launch the clearing "killer app" continues
FDIC margin rule hands pricing advantage to EU banks in Asia
European and US regulators differ in their treatment of inter-affiliate trades
LCH.Clearnet considering repo lines to pension funds
CCP talking to pension funds about becoming direct repo counterparty
Fed official defends LCR treatment of custody deposits
Rising rates may ease the pressure on custodian banks, Gibson claims
Asset managers push CFTC for more relief on position limits
Funds welcome aggregation tweaks but urge regulator to go further
Esma's Maijoor welcomes calls for broader buy-side stress tests
Panellists at Bank of England forum urge asset managers to take more open approach
Repo stay extension raises questions for buy side
Resolution stays extended to repo and securities lending contracts
Dollar/yen basis blows out as leverage ratio bites US banks
Basis at its widest since European banks faced a global dollar funding squeeze in 2012
Statistical spin may decide severity of trading book rules
Capital increase levied by Basel Committee could depend on use of mean versus median
Speed of response a good proxy for risk culture – FCA director
Good risk culture makes firms more responsive, says UK regulator’s head of enforcement
Phizackerley on Icap deal: 'I believe in voice'
In swap markets, bank efficiency drive has its limits, says Tullett CEO
Tokyo Financial Exchange to enter margin utility business
Bourse becomes latest firm to offer services to meet uncleared margin rules
New firm to join EU derivatives repository melee
Two years into regime, Abide Financial targets trades it sends to Regis-TR
Philippine short-selling move paves way for listed derivatives
Insurers will be allowed to short-sell next year
US politicians renew push for change to leverage ratio
Agriculture committee ups pressure on Fed over client margin