Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
CFTC resurrects CCP ownership limits
Proposed limits on CCP ownership aimed at reducing conflicts of interest
Isda members to qualify as swap dealers, says Gensler
All 209 Isda primary members could qualify as swap dealers under the Dodd-Frank Act, says CFTC chairman.
Energy firms demand more clarity on Dodd-Frank reforms
Energy companies say key definitions in recently adopted US financial legislation are too broad or need clarifying, and call for additional 'trader' classification
CFTC retail FX rules fail to curb offshore trading
New US Commodity and Futures Trading Commission rules will hasten flow of retail foreign exchange business abroad
Market awaits details on SEFs
Keeping on top of the swaps
Dodd-Frank sees processing firm as 'swap execution facility'
Markit/DTCC joint venture will register as designated swap execution facility under US financial reform, despite having no plans for trade execution
Retail brokers win US leverage battle
The US CFTC leverage rules on retail foreign exchange transactions less harsh
Regulators kick off derivatives reform discussion
Market participants call for clearing decisions to be left to market forces and caution regulators about clearing house ownership
Dealers ready their resources for Asia commodities push
The bounce in the commodities sector following the financial crisis put a number of dealers on alert about money-making opportunities in Asia. Many leading dealers are amassing their resources in the region, particularly in the physical arena. But do…
Trading group fined $12 million for inflating oil price
CFTC fines ConAgra Trade Group for artificially pushing crude to $100 per barrel in January 2008, the year prices hit all-time peak of $147 per barrel
FDIC creates new units as US regulators expand for Dodd-Frank systemic oversight
US regulators are hiring more staff in preparation for Dodd-Frank changes
Singapore bids to be Asian derivatives and clearing hub
Asian migration
Flash crash lessons learned: Interview with Bannert-Thurner
Now that the dust has settled after the extraordinary May 6 ‘Flash Crash’, Victor Anderson catches up with FTEN’s Valerie Bannert-Thurner to discuss how technology can help guard against future crises
Clearing dilemma for CCPs
Dealers have made progress towards clearing swaths of the over-the-counter derivatives market. But market participants are likely to have to clear more awkward products to satisfy regulators’ demands. Mark Pengelly investigates
Dodd-Frank Act signed but uncertainty remains
New legislation means more study and rule-makings needed, creating operational risks for banks
US regulator prepares to run with derivatives reform
Derivatives reform in the US has kicked off a new era for the CFTC, which will see a significant expansion of its authority under the updated regulatory regime, as Pauline McCallion reports
Pass the microphone: CFTC’s Scott O’Malia to CME Group’s James Newsome
This month, Scott O’Malia, a commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, puts his questions to James Newsome, member of the board of directors of the CME Group and a former CFTC chairman
Partially protected: Dodd-Frank Act spares structured products
Registered advantages
Liquidity critical to OTC clearing, argue dealers
Regulators should consider liquidity when deciding which over-the-counter derivatives should be cleared, say market participants
Dealer-led market may be disrupted by Dodd-Frank
Banks could lose margins and competitive edge as a result of derivatives reforms in Dodd-Frank Act
CFTC to publish financial large-trader report
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday announced plans to boost transparency in the financial futures markets with the publication of a new report.
Legal experts identify end-user issues under new US act
As US regulators embark on redefining over-the-counter derivatives trading, energy end-users need to be aware of how they will be categorised and the potential impact on trading costs.
CFTC rules increase credit risk
Proposed rules to limit leverage on margin FX trading accounts at retail forex brokers will have the unintended consequence of increasing counterparty risk, according to Josh Levy, managing director at Tactical Asset Management.
Passage of Dodd-Frank Act heralds start of rule-making process
Financial reform legislation passes in the US Senate, as focus turns to the complex issue of implementation