Those opting out of national regulator could be left behind; others, neglecting much-needed reforms
Notional amounts of credit default swap contracts continued to decline
New clearing solution for U.S. fixed income cash, derivative markets set to launch in Q2 2010
Bank of Canada joins other central banks and regulators
New Norwegian derivatives products to launch Sept. 14
Increased OTC clearing will enhance resilience of financial system: Dudley
Bill would restrict OTC derivatives holdings
NYSE Euronext and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation announced Thursday the creation of a joint venture for clearing U.S. fixed income derivatives.
The over-the-counter derivatives business saw its first ever double digit decline in the second half of last year, according to the latest data from the Bank for International Settlements.The BIS reports that the total notional amount of OTC derivatives contracts outstanding was US$592.0 trillion at the end of December 2008, 13.4% lower than six months […]
The U.S. government has unveiled its plan to bring some regulatory oversight, and improved transparency, to the over-the-counter derivatives markets.The proposals published Wednesday would require clearing of all standardized OTC derivatives through regulated central counterparties, which would impose margin requirements and other risk controls.As well, all OTC derivatives dealers and firms that create large counterparty […]