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Even as the CFTC moves to finalize rules governing foreign-based swap clearinghouses and swap execution facilities, the harmonization of global swaps regulations remains a challenge, threatening to further fragment the trading process.
The CFTC is training its sights on increasing buy-side participation on swap execution facilities (SEFs), according to remarks made Tuesday by CFTC Commissioner Scott O’Malia.
The European Securities and Markets Authority laid out its views on the future of the European markets in two papers totaling more than 800 pages.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today at 12:45pm GMT that three key interest rates would be cut: the main refinancing interest rate to 0.15%, the deposit facility rate to -0.10% and the marginal lending facility rate to 0.4%. The move is intended to ease disinflationary pressures in the Eurozone.
The OCC’s recently published Volcker Rule examiners’ manual offers a look at how regulators are going to approach the rule’s enforcement. It looks like we should expect a good deal of confusion, and possibly some contention.
“There are some things electronic trading can do for liquidity, and some things it cannot,” said Lee Olesky, chief executive of Tradeweb.
Volcker Rule compliance requires a thorough inventory of funds and entities with specific explanations as to why they are or are not covered funds under Volcker. But banks that install a precise compliance program should be able to operate efficiently in the new environment.
Prior to May 30, 2014, there was some uncertainty in the marketplace as to the applicability of the Block Trade rule to Packages.
Regulatory reform has transformed collateral management into a complex, costly exercise involving higher volumes of collateral, increased margin calls, and interaction with more counterparties.
When it comes to risk attribution, most people look at the contributions made by different asset classes, sectors or investment strategies. But very few look to assign attribution to volatility and correlation.