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A shift in the competitive environment for options market making could lead to a drop in liquidity for lesser traded instruments, as technology continues to influence trading in the asset class. read more>
The latest approach by global regulators to establish a framework for margin payments against non-cleared swaps will eliminate some unnecessary costs but still fails to address the core concerns of banks. read more>
Numerix, a provider of analytics tools for derivatives and structured products, has unveiled a tool that aims to give buy-side firms more control and transparency over the collateral posted against swaps trades. read more>
Interdealer brokers Tradition and ICAP have added US dollar interest rate swaps to their derivatives trading venues as both firms gear up to register as swap execution facilities under the Dodd-Frank Act. read more>
The latest consultation from global regulatory bodies on the margin required for non-cleared swaps appears to ease collateral concerns and allow for a long-dated implementation period. read more>
Eurex, the derivatives market owned by Deutsche Börse, has extended its direct market access functionality to South Korea after obtaining consent from the national regulator. read more>
FIX Protocol Limited, a provider of messaging standards, has published guidelines for the electronic trading of fixed income, ahead of new regulations that will lead to greater automation of bond trading. read more>
Recent guidance from the International Organization of Securities Commissions places the onus on brokers to safeguard client assets in the event of broker default. read more>
London-based derivatives exchange NYSE Liffe has reported volume growth in a number of key contracts, which it partly attributes to a move from swaps to futures ahead of new regulation. read more>
Legal obstacles will block regulators' view of systemic risk in the OTC derivatives market well into 2014 even though reporting obligations kicked in at the end of last year. read more>