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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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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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GFMA News
- Slovenia, Spain referred to EU court over MiFID II July 20, 2018The European Commission said it has referred Slovenia and Spain to the EU Court of Justice over the countries' lagging compli -More-
- Investors bearish on credit as ECB's bond buying set to end July 20, 2018European credit is facing signs of increased bearish investor sentiment as the European Central Bank prepares to wind down a -More-
- ASIFMA Structured Finance Conference 2018 -- Asian Securitization and Covered Bonds, on 27 September in Singapore July 20, 2018This event brings together the structured finance community from across Asia and the world to meet with the regulatory commun -More-
Financial Times
- Bond yields rise on fears of Japanese policy change July 20, 2018Traders unnerved by report that Tokyo could adjust quantitative easing programme
- Steepening yield curve leaves Wall Street perplexed July 20, 2018
- Wall St edges up, dollar hurt as Trump threatens tariffs on all Chinese imports July 20, 2018
- Rating agencies using green criteria suffer from ‘inherent biases’ July 20, 2018Report argues bodies using environmental, social and governance metrics are inconsistent
- Quant funds lose their shine as strategies falter July 20, 2018Explanations for recent underperformance point to crowding, design or chance
CNN Money
- Tech analyst: We want people to see the real Elon Musk July 20, 2018Elon Musk is not as thin-skinned and short-tempered as he may seem, one analyst says.
- Trump escalates his war with the Fed July 20, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- Power outage at GE July 20, 2018Read full story for latest details.
