Asset Classes
Dodd Frank OTC swaps rules create real-time pressure
As the deadline for compliance with Dodd-Frank’s OTC swaps transparency requirements looms, market participants are feeling the pressure of real-time reporting requirements contained in the new legislation.
Eurex plans dividend derivatives expansion
Eurex, the derivatives market owned by German exchange group Deutsche Börse, has announced plans to add ten new euro-denominated dividend derivatives on its platform from 2 March.
MTF to provide NAV-based trading of ETFs
A new multilateral trading facility has been launched by Nomura and global interdealer broker Tradition, affording electronic trading of exchange traded funds, referencing net asset value.
New Tradeweb FX options platform makes debut
Market operator Tradeweb Markets has opened an electronic multi-dealer trading platform for FX options.
Eurex to list Russian derivatives
Eurex Exchange, the derivatives market owned by Deutsche Börse, is set to introduce a new family of contracts based on Russian depository receipts traded on the London Stock Exchange.
State Street plans SEF launch
State Street plans to launch a swap execution facility called SwapEx as part of an expansion of its derivatives service offering.
Aussie innovators electrify debt markets
A new Australian venture, MMADX, is aiming to automate the country’s A$11 trillion money market securities and repo market, with an eye on expanding into other products and territories.
MarketAxess hires Hammond to lead sales effort
MarketAxess, the operator of an electronic trading platform for fixed income securities, has appointed Robert Hammond to lead sales and dealer relationship management in Europe and the Middle East.
EMIR still risks missing G20 deadline
A three-month extension may not provide enough time to complete new rules for trading and clearing OTC derivatives, unless regulators draw substantially on industry experience, market participants warn.