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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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What happens if and when one of the large CCPs runs into a major default by one or more of its members? George Bollenbacher, CMA’s Head of Regulatory Reform, takes a deep dive into the risks and regulatory requirements. http://tabbforum.com/opinions/ccp-resolution-scuba-diving-in-murky-waters
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GFMA News
- China not too worried about US trade tensions April 19, 2018Chinese officials are not overly concerned about the impact of trade tensions with the US because China has a large domestic -More-
- Industry cautious of Libor alternatives April 19, 2018Banks and customers are wary of alternative benchmarks as the industry moves away from the London Interbank Offered Rate. -More-
- 11th Annual European Post-Trade Conference -- 23 May -- etc.venues St Paul's in London April 19, 2018Now in its 11th year, the event attracts over 200 leading industry representatives to hear about the latest trends and to net -More-
Financial Times
- Government bond market sell-off accelerates April 19, 2018US Treasury yields move higher and UK Gilts suffer biggest reversal in two years
- Green investing generates returns, not just a warm glow April 19, 2018Sustainability is now seen as a way of looking at often ignored externalities
- 10-year Treasury yield hits one-month high April 19, 2018
- Alternative benchmarks emerge to challenge Libor dominance April 19, 2018Industry wary of change because many loans and swaps rely on reference rate
- Markets switch focus from Fed tightening to easing April 19, 2018Upcoming rate increases becoming ‘less relevant’
CNN Money
- Mattel CEO is out after just over a year on the job April 19, 2018Trouble in toyland. Mattel CEO Margo Georgiadis, who left Google in early 2017 to take over the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, is leaving for another job in the tech industry. Does this mean a Hasbro deal could be back on the table?
- Amazon and Jeff Bezos are on top of the world April 19, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- Oops! Deutsche Bank accidentally sent a $35 billion payment April 19, 2018Read full story for latest details.
