Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad Resigns
Massad will leave the regulator Jan. 20, Inauguration Day.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 43: US Presidential Election Recap, Reg AT
Dan and Anthony talk about the fallout from the US presidential election and the latest news around Reg AT.
CFTC Pushes Forward with Reg AT, Source Code Provision as Giancarlo Dissents
Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo issued a scathing rebuke of the proposal's source code provision.
Speeding Out of India: The HFT & Algo Trading Debate Quickens in India
High-frequency trading can be a tough topic to tackle. Regulators around the globe are scrambling to ensure their markets are fair and orderly while drawing in liquidity and lessening spreads. Wei-Shen Wong discusses Indian regulator Sebi’s new proposals…
Will Robots Save Us From Robots?
Is artificial intelligence the key to properly surveilling the markets?
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 40: North American Buy-Side Technology Summit
Dan and Anthony talk about the biggest topics at the most recent Waters event.
Reg AT Grabs Spotlight at North American BST Summit 2016
A controversial regulation was the talk of this year's event.
Reg AT's Source Code Rule Still Striking a Nerve
Panelists at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed the merits of the source code portion of Reg AT.
Reg AT's Source Code Proposal Remains Lighting Rod
Panelists at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed the merits of the source code portion of Reg AT.
CFTC’s Petal Walker says Dual Tracking Reg AT’s Source Code Proposal Not on Radar
At this year's Chicago Trading Technology Summit, the CFTC's Petal Walker gave an update on Reg AT's progression and what's at stake for the source code provision.
CFTC Chief Counsel Petal Walker Discusses Reg AT's Source Code Proposal
At this year's Chicago Trading Technology Summit, the CFTC's Petal Walker gave an update on Reg AT's progression and what's at stake for the source code provision.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 32: Seed CX CEO Edward Woodford, State of SEFs
Dan talks with Edward Woodford, CEO of Seed CX, the latest SEF fully registered by the CFTC.
Tullett Prebon Sends First SEF Trade for Clearing at JSCC
Trade executed via tpSEF's hybrid trading platform.
CFTC Policy Advisor: New US President Means Big Changes for Dodd–Frank
CFTC's Justin Slaughter said whoever is elected the next president of the US will likely make major changes to the Dodd–Frank Act.
Startup Agri Market Seed CX Taps GMEX for Market Data Distribution
GMEX will porvide Seed CX with trading, data distribution and market surveillance technology, as well as advice.
CFTC's Massad Cites Patience, Outlines Future SEF Rules as Some Tech Questions Remain Unanswered
Timothy Massad, chairman of the CFTC, spoke at Sefcon VI about changes regulators are working on surrounding SEFs.
BST North America 2015: Regulators Seeking Deeper Markets Transparency as Non-Banks Rise
At this year's Buy-Side Technology North America conference, panelists discussed the buy side's changing role in the markets and regulators' reassessment of risk.
Offloading Compliance Responsibilities to a Vendor Still a Dream
Panelists at the Chicago Trading and Technology Summit discuss the possibility of large, public cloud providers taking some compliance pressures off firms.
Clarient Partners with FIA Tech for CFTC Reporting
Centralized platform aims to simplify reporting process
CFTC Cites TeraExchange for Early Bitcoin Swaps Violation
Regulator levies its first SEF violation for fake trading, but no financial penalty is attached.
Miscommunication: Bloomberg, Symphony and the Messaging Fight
Anthony Malakian speaks with industry participants to see how the messaging space has evolved and whether Symphony-or Bloomberg-have cause for concern.
CFTC Commissioner Wetjen Resigns
Wetjen's resignation becomes effective August 28.
DTCC Plans Swaps Data Alignment Effort
Action will yield analysis to be provided to IOSCO's CPMI efficiency unit
Taking Steps For Cross-Border Data Harmonization
Three Canadian provinces go live this month with trade reporting for non-dealer counterparties