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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
- China reportedly offers trade concessions to US May 18, 2018China has offered trade concessions to President Donald Trump, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit with China by as much as -More-
- 11th Annual European Post-Trade Conference -- 23 May -- etc.venues St Paul's in London May 18, 2018Now in its 11th year, the event attracts over 200 leading industry representatives to hear about the latest trends and to net -More-
- Rising US bond yield hits emerging-market currencies May 18, 2018Currencies in emerging markets declined Thursday as the US dollar strengthened and as the 10-year US Treasury yield reached a -More-
Financial Times
- Oil market bulls walk fine line as $80 crude hits demand May 20, 2018Italian politics and the euro, EM sell-off and US yields’ impact on Europe also in focus
- Italian bonds hit further amid heavy trading May 18, 201810-year yield rises 11.6 basis points to a seven-month high
- China sees rise in mainland companies defaulting on bonds May 18, 2018Value of defaults marks a 32% increase year on year, says Standard Chartered
- Italian bonds sink to seven-month lows on government deal May 18, 2018Heavy trading volumes in market sell-off as populist parties outline agenda
- March of Italy’s mini-BoTs may split the euro May 18, 2018Note-like bonds will potentially help crooks, cheat taxpayers and widen country’s divide
CNN Money
- It's not just you: Everything really is getting more expensive May 18, 2018Americans are feeling the squeeze from a healthy US economy.
- Campbell Soup CEO abruptly steps down May 18, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- EU fights back to neutralize US sanctions against Iran May 18, 2018The European Union is planning new measures to protect European companies that continue to do business with Iran from US sanctions.
