Designated contract market (DCM)
FCMs warn of regulatory gaps in crypto clearing
CFTC request for comment uncovers concerns over customer protection and unchecked advertising
Futurisation dooms energy swap execution facilities
The US Dodd-Frank Act envisioned a new type of trading venue for over-the-counter derivatives, known as swap execution facilities (Sefs). But in the energy markets, at least, it appears Sefs are dead and traditional futures exchanges have emerged…
CFTC's Chilton blasts exchanges on block thresholds
Commissioner says lowering futures block trade thresholds skirts the intent of Dodd-Frank
CFTC’s O’Malia: Sef rules could favour Europe
The CFTC has a lot on its plate, including Sef rules, dealing with the extraterritorial impact of its regulations, and working out how best to manage the huge amount of data coming its way
trueEX: e-trading pioneer offering one-stop swap shop
In 1999, Sunil Hirani launched an electronic trading platform for credit derivatives, which sold for $625 million nine years later. Now he's back - and his new idea is an exchange for interest rate swaps. Peter Madigan reports
CFTC drops 85% exchange-trading limit
Final rule scraps controversial requirement that 85% of any contract must trade on exchanges
Available to trade: row over scope of Dodd-Frank execution rules
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