Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives
SGX forex futures launch signals market evolution
SGX is launching a new suite of Asian currency futures as a complement to its large Asian equity futures products, cementing its place as a forex trading centre for Asian currencies
Javelin Capital Markets: The gate-crasher
The countdown to mandatory trading on swap execution facilities started last month when Javelin Capital Markets became the first Sef to file a product list with US regulators. Its chief executive, Jamie Cawley, tells Peter Madigan why market participants…
Collateral management survey 2013: collateral concerns grow
Insurance Risk’s second collateral management survey in conjunction with BNY Mellon finds more insurers are taking steps to prepare for new derivatives regulation, but concerns about collateral availability are mounting
Isda – understanding the impact of Emir/Dodd-Frank protocols on Asia
Europe and the US have launched a number of initiatives as part of their drive to regulate the OTC derivatives markets. Jacqueline Low from the International Swaps and Derivatives Association explains how the organisation has responded with a series of…
Energy Risk Europe: Questions over benefits of CVA for energy firms
Lack of credit team or CVA desk might make use of measure counterproductive, panellists worry
In-depth introduction: Innovation
The post-crisis years have shut down the over-the-counter derivatives market's incessant search for new underlyings, but a new phase of innovation has replaced it.
Banks could quit CCPs that miss Esma deadline
A world of confusion
Upfront on clearing
Sponsored forum: OTC derivatives clearing
Regulatory indecision holds up equity derivatives trades in China
Two different sets of master agreements cause stalemate between banks and securities firms
Take part in Insurance Risk/BNY Mellon's collateral management survey
Are insurers prepared for central clearing of OTC derivatives?
MAS proposes to amend laws to allow trade reporting of counterparty name
Consultation on the reporting of derivative contracts includes a reporting threshold for non-financial persons and collateral reporting requirements
CFTC extends no-action relief for reporting of Asian counterparties
Masking of counterparty name extended to June 30, 2014
Power proves a tough choice for Australian regulators
Supervisors must decide whether to include electricity in derivatives reform despite high prices and industry opposition
ASX and LCH battle for Australian clearing market
Two's a crowd?
OTC clearing presents HFT opportunity in Asia
Over-the-counter clearing to present greater access and profitability to high-frequency trading firms as electronic trading of OTC products gets under way in Asia
Canadian regulators respond to energy firms’ concerns on derivatives
Updated OTC derivatives rules satisfy concerns of energy traders, but inconsistencies with Dodd-Frank remain
US dealers stop trading to avoid breaching China privacy laws
Questions over the ability to report OTC derivatives transactions to trade repositories mean some US dealers have stopped trading with each other
European OTC client-clearing docs arrive after nine-month delay
Complete agreement proved impossible, but participants see new legal template as a good base for negotiations, Isda says
OTC Derivatives Clearing Summit: Bank examiners will push dealers away from bespoke trades, says Fed
Supervisors should ask dealers to prove they are favouring standardised products, says Fed official
Mandating clearing will have little impact on Australian market development
Australian regulators are looking at whether to mandate clearing of OTC derivatives, but the market is already moving to clear without a mandate in place
Risk institutional investor rankings 2013
All mixed up
US securitisation groups seek clarity on June 10 clearing deadline
US clearing rules do not exempt SPVs, but industry is split on whether other exemptions - for unclearable swaps - would apply