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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
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- Undervalued UK stocks signal buy, says Morgan Stanley June 18, 2018Morgan Stanley analysts say international investors may consider a bullish approach on London-listed equities that will likel -More-
- ASIFMA Infrastructure Conference: The Path to a Green Belt and Road on 29 June in Hong Kong June 18, 2018In collaboration with the Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office (IFFO) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and -More-
Financial Times
- FTfm: Fixed Income June 18, 2018How the Fed’s ‘quantitative tightening’ affects bondholders; the boom in collateralised loan obligations; big buyers pull back on US investment-grade corporates; appetite for bond ETFs grows; what leverage managers have to raise governance standards
- Bondholders use refinancing as leverage to push companies on ESG June 18, 2018The time to press for change is when a business needs to renew credit lines
- High demand for collateralised loans weakens lender protections June 18, 2018Clamour for the products as rates rise risks driving down the quality of assets
- Big buyers pull back from US corporate bonds June 18, 2018A retreat by Japanese and tech investors is a ‘one-two punch’ for the asset class
- ‘Big ticket’ trades made possible by bond ETF liquidity June 18, 2018Inflows are rising, but they are yet to be properly tested by market strain
CNN Money
- Americans are spending like mad again June 14, 2018Retail sales surged in May, even at physical stores.
- Why diapers are in trouble: Americans are having fewer babies June 14, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- Apple is starting a music publishing business. Huh? June 14, 2018Apple Music's launch of a music publishing department is not a shift into signing songwriters directly. Instead, it'll allow the streaming service to work more closely and effectively with music publishers that represent songwriters.
