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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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Participants in the world’s financial markets are facing a period of unprecedented challenges, affecting not only the markets for financial instruments but even more the markets for financial services. These challenges, while often appearing unconnected, are actually evidence of a complicated process of evolution in the markets. Capital Markets Advisors Partner George Bollenbacher’s guide to… Read More »
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Among the regulatory requirements that have crept up to bite us, none appear to be more troublesome than the reporting of complex trades. With global regulators attacking the issue independently, disparate requirements are complicated and often unclear. CMAs George Bollenbacher breaks down just how complicated reporting obligations can be. Check out the full article on TabbForum here: http://tabbforum.com/opinions/its-complicated-reporting-complex-trades-across-the-globe
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The recent global hack attack using algorithms apparently stolen from the NSA should focus our attention on the safety of the electronic information floating around the world’s capital markets, particularly in light of MiFID II’s personal data reporting requirements. But the EU’s new Global Data Protection Requirement should provide some comfort, shouldn’t it? CMA’s George Bollenbacher… Read More »
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Having trouble following and understanding all of the new market regulations coming out of Europe? Looking for a guide to MiFID? MiFID II? MAR? MAD? Download and read through CMA’s new EU Regulations Series in which George Bollenbacher explores various EU market regulations and their effects.
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GFMA News
- ZTE reportedly estimates US ban costs 20B yuan May 23, 2018Chinese smartphone-maker ZTE estimates losses of 20 billion yuan or more because of a US ban, sources say. -More-
- EU official: Unlimited US access unlikely for metals May 23, 2018EU steel and aluminium producers are unlikely to secure unrestricted access to the US, despite concessions the bloc has offer -More-
- ECB to be lenient on banks leaving UK because of Brexit May 23, 2018The European Central Bank says banks relocating from the UK because of Brexit will receive regulatory leniency as they set up -More-
Financial Times
- Italian bonds: seeing stars May 22, 2018Political change is more unnerving than the country’s economy
- When quality is a liability May 22, 2018
- Italian bond prices pick up after steep decline May 22, 2018Minor reversal comes after large drop on Monday as populists prepare to rule
- 'Some of the worst covenants that we’ve ever seen' May 22, 2018
- RIB Software: the unicorn rainy-day fund May 22, 2018
CNN Money
- Premarket: 7 things to know before the bell May 23, 2018Here's what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.
- Lawmakers take first step in stopping a Trump deal with ZTE May 23, 2018In a vote of 23 to 2, the Senate Banking Committee overwhelmingly approved an amendment that would block Trump from reducing penalties on ZTE without first providing Congress proof the company is following US laws.
- Is the economy about to slow down? May 22, 2018Read full story for latest details.
