Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Linn Energy SEC inquiry sparks hedge accounting debate
Linn Energy, once fêted as a leader in risk management, is under scrutiny by US regulators for its derivatives accounting practices – something that is casting a shadow over other master limited partnerships in the upstream oil and gas business, finds…
Single-name CDS clearing held up by fears over SEC regime
Temporary rules for portfolio margining by clients are set to expire in December. Hedge funds say they will stay on the sidelines until they know what happens next
Morgan Stanley loses retail structured products head
Copplestone exits Morgan Stanley
CFTC-SEC cross-border split could 'tarnish' US swap markets
Regulators "going in two different directions" says Republican senator – and may face fresh calls to be merged
Former SAC portfolio manager charged with insider trading
Further charges relating to insider trading at hedge fund SAC
Hedge fund compliance to 'ratchet up' after SAC indictment for insider trading
Managers look internally after fellow fund indicted on insider trading charges
Kroeker named as FASB vice-chairman
Former SEC chief accountant returns to regulation
Bribery laws pose compliance challenge for energy firms
Oil and gas firms still face compliance challenge from anti-bribery laws, despite court judgement against Dodd-Frank disclosure rules
CFTC names head of whistleblower office
Ehrman joins from SEC enforcement division
SEC lifts hedge fund ad ban amid some uncertainty
The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to adopt the Jobs Act rules on advertising private offerings but hedge funds will have to jump through regulatory hoops to take advantage of the change
SEC needs to communicate better with whistleblowers, expert warns
Poor communication with whistleblowers could discourage people from coming forward, say legal experts
Gillette leaves SEC after 27 years
Head of Chicago regional office set to join law firm
FCMs split over capital for client clearing promises
Some banks believe capital is - or will be - needed to support guarantees to clients
Changing hats – July 2013
Changing hats – July 2013
OTC Derivatives Clearing Summit: SEC, Fed promise reform progress
Supervisors respond to buy-side fears of multiple regulatory masters
SEC estimated value guidance causing concern among investors
Banks providing the estimated value of structured notes in accordance with SEC rules are facing questions from investors about the level of their estimates
India‘reluctant’ to apply for Esma recognition under current rules
Indian reticence over Emir steps up pressure on EC equivalency regime
Structured Products Americas: Mis-selling a bigger issue than regulation, says panel
Protecting 'Aunt Millie'
CFTC misusing Dodd-Frank to expand its role, says CME's Duffy
CME chief accuses regulator of overreaching, as line-up of industry figures attacks Dodd-Frank rules
SEC names new chief of staff
Lona Nallengara replaces Didem Nisanci, who left in December 2012
Europe should consult on Emir equivalency – SEC official
The EC and Esma should consult on the process for determining equivalency with Emir, says Eric Pan of the SEC
People: Credit Suisse names Brian Chan head of equity derivatives sales in Asia
Credit Suisse adds Chan in Asia
Data fragmentation hampers oversight
The G-20 had hoped the reporting of OTC derivatives trades would give regulators an opportunity to spot the build-up of systemic risk. But domestic reporting requirements, a lack of standard data formats and local privacy laws are preventing supervisors…
Changing hats – June 2013
Changing hats – June 2013