IHS Markit bolsters valuation data for OTC derivatives best execution
Global regulations have seen OTC derivatives come into scope for best execution and various other regulatory requirements.
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UK and US sign post-Brexit derivatives trading and clearing agreement
Regulators have agreed on measures to provide a “bridge over Brexit” for derivatives trading and clearing in the UK and US.
Derivatives trading costs could double in times of market stress
Initial margin could surge by up to 94% for some derivatives portfolios during periods of high volatility, research from OpenGamma finds.
The Investment Association guides buy-side through Libor transition
Industry body has produced a roadmap aimed at guiding asset managers through the transition from Libor to Sonia.
Eurex clears first OTC derivatives for US end-client
Citi was the first US bank to offer client swap clearing through Eurex, and eight funds have joined Citi to use the service.
Citi and HSBC automate FX prime brokerage novation with Capitolis
Capitolis launched its novation platform last year in partnership with major firms including Citi, HSBC, Brevan Howard and BlueCrest.
“There was no misbehaviour” in €70 million loss on index derivatives trade, says BNP Paribas
The global markets business at BNP Paribas suffered a loss in the fourth quarter following a botched derivatives trade.
Barclays expands client clearing in Asia with Japan deal
The Japan Securities Clearing Corporation granted Barclays clearing authorisation in November as it looks to expand its clearing business and presence in Asia.
The Big Interview: Chris Childs, CEO of DTCC Deriv/SERV
DTCC Deriv/SERV chief executive, Chris Childs, tells The TRADE about the role DTCC’s TIW played at the time of the financial crisis, and the progress made so far in establishing a global reporting framework for OTC derivatives.
CurveGlobal sees volumes surge 350% after MiFID II
CurveGlobal set several new records on the platform in January, following a 350% increase in volumes since MiFID II was introduced.