Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Taming the systemic risk Hydra: 10 years of mandatory clearing
Regulators, clearers and market participants reflect on a decade of the clearing requirement
Clearing members fear CFTC bending rules for crypto
Critics warn new framework for Bitnomial and LedgerX could undermine clearing integrity
US FCMs wrap up 2023 with required customer funds toeing record high
Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas marked new peaks in December
AI expert warns of algo-based market manipulation
Regulators must keep pace with new technology that could be used to control financial markets
Op risk data: US piqued by Pictet tax breach
Also: US Bank’s Covid failings; South Korea’s short-selling clampdown. Data by ORX News
Trends in regulatory enforcement in the age of compliance angst
Legal and compliance experts discuss the changing shape of regulatory enforcement and how financial institutions are adapting to a shift in approach
Barclays’ F&O client margin hit new high in October
Bank on course to overtake Citi as sixth-largest FCM by required funds in the US
Op risk data: Monster real estate loan fraud bites Vietnam’s SCB
Also: Binance brought to book, Rabobank reprimanded over bond cartel. Data by ORX News
CFTC sounds the alarm on clearing capacity
US regulator warns porting cannot be guaranteed in the event of a large member default
FSB warned not to overfill its planned CCP resolution toolbox
Network contagion could make cash calls systemically risky, but TLAC also controversial
Op risk data: Cigna catches a $172m cold over fake diagnoses
Also: Shinhan Bank America breaks AML rules; more greenwashing grime at DWS. Data by ORX news
Banks look to improve policies on self-reporting
Risk Live: Most whistleblowers report internally before alerting regulators, says ex-SEC official
Client margin up 8% at Barclays’ swaps clearing unit
UK bank bucks trend and overtakes Wells Fargo to become sixth FCM by share in August
CFTC’s clearing house recovery rule splits industry
Some fear CCPs will fast-track recovery, others say any rule book will be ignored in emergency
Op risk data: WhatsApp fines keep on coming
Also: ‘Five families’ stock-lending cartel pays up; double hit for Wells Fargo. Data by ORX News
Vendors under new scrutiny in CFTC due diligence push
Planned cyber resilience regime will force dealers to subject “critical” tech vendors to stricter audit
CFTC plan to relax MMF margin restriction sparks debate
Industry welcomes proposal to lift ban on repo-using funds as eligible IM, but some warn MMFs bring risks
Managing Japanese interest rate risk and creating trading opportunities
With an anticipated rise in Japanese interest rates, 3-Month TONA Futures have attracted the interest of investors worldwide since debuting on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) in May. Kensuke Yazu, general manager for derivatives business development at OSE,…
FCM client margin for swaps hit record high in June
JP Morgan, Barclays drive required funds increase, with UBS doubling prior-year figure
People: Paco packs up at Citi, Credit Suisse exits continue, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Overboard: ditching clients imperils Treasuries clearing mandate
Standardised docs a drop in the ocean as dealers eye potential costs of sponsored Treasuries clearing
Op risk data: Aussie insurers caught out in chronic pricing misconduct
Also: JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuit; US in crypto clampdown. Data by ORX News
Clients versus compliance: banks hung up over WhatsApp fines
Most opt for outright ban, but some seek technological solutions to monitor private messaging
Op risk data: Credit Suisse hit for $900m in offshore trust bust
Also: Goldman boys’ club gets the boot; HSBC double whammy; Havilland’s economic sabotage plan. Data by ORX News