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The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, in Europe and distributed ledger technology are on a collision course. In its mission to secure individuals’ data, GDPR’s principles around data ownership, control and protection seemingly are in fundamental conflict with the ideals of blockchain’s distributed network, says George Bollenbacher, partner, Capital Markets Advisors. Speaking with TABB… Read More »
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With all the regulatory upheaval in the recent past, present, and near future, the last thing the markets need is another fundamental change in the rules of the game, but that’s exactly what we have in the projected retirement of some (but not all) of the various interbank offered rates (IBORs) by the end of… Read More »
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Even the rollbacks of unpopular rules can have unintended consequences, particularly as they bump up against other rules in the process of being formulated. Such is the case between the proposed revisions to the Volcker Rule and the often-delayed Fundamental Review of the Trading Book. George Bollenbacher examines the implications. Click here for the full… Read More »
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The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in Europe raises some critical questions about Distributed Ledger Technology. At the top of the list: Does GDPR really apply to DLT, and is it even enforceable? Click here for the full article: https://tabbforum.com/opinions/gdpr-and-dlt-whose-data-is-it
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A case making its way through the Second District Court of New York may turn the CDS market, and its participants, on their respective ears. The function, and the form, of the CDS going forward are likely to change as a result. http://tabbforum.com/opinions/the-future-of-the-cds-market-insurable-interest-and-the-gso-slash-hovnanian-quagmire
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What has become clear is that almost nothing is clear about how fees and rebates impact both execution decision-making and execution quality, so the SEC’s social experiment is a worthwhile effort. We just need to make sure that it yields the most reliable results possible. In that regard, we should understand the many risks and… Read More »
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GFMA News
- ESMA head says industry must embrace tech risks, rewards September 20, 2018Steven Maijoor, chairman of the European Securities and Markets Authority, says regulators must strike a balance between risk -More-
- Draghi wants fiscal tool to aid stability September 20, 2018European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has called for a fiscal tool that complements monetary policy in the eurozone to -More-
- Tighter markets push down European bond activity September 20, 2018Activity in European government-bond markets, including French, German, Polish and Swedish markets, declined an annualised 12 -More-
Financial Times
- European junk bonds switch places with US peers September 21, 2018If the credit cycle begins to turn in the US, complacency around risk could look foolish
- Charts That Count: Fed Up with the Fed Model September 20, 2018As bond yields rise sharply, John Authers asks how US stocks hit a new record
- US bond yield and dollar dynamic turns on its head September 20, 2018Appetite for risk, with EMs and equities looking rosier, being helped by weaker greenback
- Wall Street heads towards record high close September 20, 2018
- How investors can help every child go to school September 20, 2018Financial community is uniquely positioned to bridge the funding gap writes Gordon Brown
CNN Money
- What trade war? Dow hits record high September 21, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- Delta and American raise fees for checked bags September 20, 2018The airlines followed United and JetBlue's lead.
- How can I get downside risk protection with robo-advisors? September 20, 2018Robo-advisors are a smart way to invest your money, particularly in good times. But in a changing market, algorithms can leave you exposed. Here's how to protect yourself.
