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Join CMA for a virtual roundtable discussion on the future of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). Even though equity securities (phase 2a) and listed options transactions (phase 2b) event reporting are now live, the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) is not fully operational. Linkages to customer orders and their validations, post-trade allocations, FDID and LTID account… Read More »
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On March 16, in acknowledgement of the impact of COVID-19 on market participants and their need to implement business continuity plans, the SEC issued a no-action letter for CAT reporting, valid until May 20, 2020, without deferral of any subsequent compliance dates – inadvertently creating a potential bottleneck, with reporting firms likely having to deal… Read More »
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The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, in Europe and distributed ledger technology are on a collision course. In its mission to secure individuals’ data, GDPR’s principles around data ownership, control and protection seemingly are in fundamental conflict with the ideals of blockchain’s distributed network, says George Bollenbacher, partner, Capital Markets Advisors. Speaking with TABB… Read More »
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With all the regulatory upheaval in the recent past, present, and near future, the last thing the markets need is another fundamental change in the rules of the game, but that’s exactly what we have in the projected retirement of some (but not all) of the various interbank offered rates (IBORs) by the end of… Read More »
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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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The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in Europe raises some critical questions about Distributed Ledger Technology. At the top of the list: Does GDPR really apply to DLT, and is it even enforceable? Click here for the full article: https://tabbforum.com/opinions/gdpr-and-dlt-whose-data-is-it
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GFMA News
- ECB eases capital rules to boost credit availability September 18, 2020The European Central Bank has relaxed key capital requirements for eurozone banks, effectively allowing them to increase thei -More-
- Spain's Caixabank, Bankia agree terms of merger September 18, 2020The respective boards of Caixabank and Bankia have agreed terms on a proposed tie-up to create what will be Spain's biggest l -More-
- 13th Annual European Post-Trade Virtual Conference: Navigating the future; 28-29 September 2020 September 18, 2020This virtual conference's strategic agenda, "Navigating the future", is an opportunity for market participants, policymakers, -More-
Financial Times
- UNGA 2020 preview, BRT takes on carbon pricing, London Metal Exchange cleans up its act September 18, 2020Plus, a new chart shows climate change is already here
- Investors vent frustration over Fed’s balance sheet inertia September 18, 2020Chairman Jay Powell demurs when urged to revamp central bank’s debt purchase plans
- UK hedge fund Makuria hit by oil slide and lockdown effects September 18, 2020Credit-focused fund run by ex-Goldman Sachs analyst lost about 29% to end of August
- Private equity: quick recap September 17, 2020Buyout firms should face consequences if companies go bankrupt after paying dividends
- Private equity owners pile on leverage to pay themselves dividends September 17, 2020TPG, Apax load companies with loans, seizing on strong demand for high-yielding debt
CNN Money
- Premarket: 7 things to know before the bell October 4, 2018Read full story for latest details.
- Why it's time for investors to go on defense October 4, 2018Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital, explains why investors should start treading lightly.
- Barnes & Noble stock soars 20% as it explores a sale October 3, 2018Barnes & Noble jumped more than 20% after it said it would review a sale of the troubled company.
