The CFTC’s Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight responded to a letter from the Futures Industry Association (FIA) requesting guidance for Commodity Trading Advisor (CTAs) registration requirements. The Division stated in a staff letter that commodity trading advice conducted “solely incidental” to a profession, or “solely in connection with” business is not subject to […]
The CFTC released a statement of three regulated US Exchanges, CME, CFE, and Cantor self-certified new contract for Bitcoin futures and products. On Friday December 1st, the CFTC announced that the world’s largest futures exchange, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) completed self-certification with the Commission to launch Bitcoin futures contract on December 18. Futures contracts […]
According to Bloomberg, the EU’s antitrust probe will see delays now that the banks involved with the case have successfully fought for the ability to see the confidential information the Commission has gathered on the banks. The information is vital to fighting the antitrust complaint that was filed by the EU back in July. This […]
Also in his testimony, Gensler cited the recent progress made with cross-border swaps regulation in addition to registration of securities as positive steps forward in the CFTC’s aim to create transparency in the futures industry.
The Federal Reserve announced that they will be reviewing their rulings regarding Banks trading commodities after receiving complaints.
The impacts of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) response to cross-border swaps are yet unknown. With a 75 day period of guidance in addition implementation of the final ruling, this unprecedented move by the CFTC may deeply impact the derivatives market.
The European Commission and the CFTC have many advantages of developing cross-border regulations together. In light of this demonstration of international cooperation, some have hopes that the G20 promise to promote transparency in over-the-counter derivatives trading will become more of a focal point in regulation.
On Monday, the Basel Committee released a discussion paper dealing with the simplicity of the regulatory systems, leading some to take it as a sign that the committee may advocate simpler regulations in the future.
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the CFTC, told members of the Senate Appropriations committee that the CFTC would let the extension expire and continue reformation. He also mentioned that swap participants, including big banks, would comply with the regulations. An exemption from cross-border swap regulation is set to expire on June 12th, meaning firms participating in swaps would have to finalize compliance by that date.
Today, the CFTC announced today that swap dealers, major swap participants, and private funds active in the swaps market, are required to begin clearing certain index credit default swaps (CDS) and interest rate swaps that they entered into on, or after March 11, 2013.
On Aug. 5, FIA filed a comment letter with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in response to the CFTC’s “Foreign Futures and Options Transactions” proposal. The proposal would codify...FIA joined with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association in responding to a discussion paper on the design of default management auctions conducted by central counterparties in case of...FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today announced that Don Byron will be joining the association as Head of Global Industry Operations and Execution. This senior position will be responsible for...Washington, DC—FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the retirement announcement of House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Mike Conaway: “FIA...On 29 July, FIA, alongside ISDA and AFME responded to the ESMA consultations (i) draft technical advice on criteria for tiering under Article 25(2a) of EMIR 2.2; and (ii) Technical Advice on...Washington, D.C.—FIA today released its half-year 2019 report on trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives market. The...At an open meeting on July 11, the five members of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted unanimously to release a proposed rulemaking designed to create a less burdensome regulatory...(Feed generated with FetchRSS) […]
FINRA updated and is reissuing our 529 saving savings plan investor alert to highlight Jobs Act changes, and to remind investors to closely consider both their state of residency and the applicable fees—including fees associated with share classes—when making 529 investment decisions. […]
Press Release - Basel Committee and IOSCO agree to one-year extension of the final implementation phase of the margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives, 23 July 2019. […]
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today announced the appointment of Alexandre Tombini as Chief Representative for the Americas. […]
Press release about Basel Committee assesses members' implementation of the Net Stable Funding Ratio and large exposures framework, 4 July 2019. […]
BIS press release "BIS to set up Innovation Hub for central banks", 30 June 2019. […]
BIS press release on the presentation of the Annual Economic Report 2019, 30 June 2019. Monetary policy can no longer be the main engine of economic growth, and other policy drivers need to kick in to ensure the global economy achieves sustainable momentum, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) writes in its Annual Economic Report. […]
Press Release - Basel Committee finalises revisions to leverage ratio treatment of client cleared derivatives and disclosure requirements to address window-dressing, 26 June 2019. […]
Press Release - Basel Committee publishes literature review on the costs and benefits of bank capital, 24 June 2019. […]
Press Release on the pre-release of one chapter of the Annual Economic Report of the BIS, 23 June 2019. Big tech in finance: opportunities and risks. […]
Press Release - Overview of Pillar 2 supervisory review practices and approaches published by the Basel Committee, 21 June 2019. […]
Press Release - Basel Committee discusses policy and supervisory initiatives and approves implementation reports, 20 June 2019. […]
CPMI and IOSCO press release about "A discussion paper on central counterparty default management auctions", 5 June 2019 […]
CPMI press release: A new online database allows easy navigation of the current and past CPMI and IOSCO Level 2 assessments, 31 May 2019 […]
CPMI publishes new data on correspondent banking networks showing 20% reduction in relationships over seven years, 27 May 2019 […]
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Press Release - Basel Committee reports on Basel III implementation progress, 7 May 2019. Release of the "Sixteenth progress report on adoption of the Basel regulatory framework". […]
Press release about Basel Committee issuing a consolidated version of its standards (9 April 2019) […]
FINRA and the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy are issuing this Investor Alert to inform investors about social sentiment investing tools and highlight their risks. This Alert provides tips to consider before using tools that analyze or aggregate information from social media sources to make investment decisions or attempt to predict changes in the stock market’s direction or in the price of a security. […]
Press release about "2019 Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and OTC Derivatives Markets" (29 March 2019) […]
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