Regulation
HFT a 'Whipping Boy' of Legislators
Keynote address at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit decries 'insensitive' regulatory approach.
State of the Regulated: CFTC ‘Hopeful' About Finalizing a Torrent of Rules, Definitions
These yet-to-be-finalized rules—which include the definition of a swap—will provide both clarity and controversy as financial institutions work to comply with the regulations and implement new systems and platforms. And the CFTC is not done yet making…
New Trading Surveillance Offering from Kinetic-Redkite Alliance
The partnership will help firms respond to regulatory pressure to adopt automated, real-time trade monitoring and surveillance practices.
New CCP Standards Seen as More Easily Enforceable
After speaking with William Dudley, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Mark Pengelly joins Channel WatersTechnology to talk about his findings.
When It Comes to Politics, IT Prep Is Futile
With all the uncertainty that exists around the November presidential elections, some hedge funds are gambling that proposed rules would be dulled with a Republican president.
The Blurred View of Risk
JP Morgan’s trading losses and SEF regulation round off a busy week.
Worth the Trouble
Firms budgeting for data management operations needs may also find that they "get what they pay for" in the current climate.
Michael Shashoua: The Shape of Things to Come
Global industry messaging standards organization ISITC has put itself front and center in discussions that will influence the industry’s actions on operational innovation and regulatory compliance for years to come. Michael sheds light on the details of…
OTFs' Next Move
With G20 commitments obliging regulators to regiment the trading of over-the-counter derivatives, Mifid II proposes the integration of organized trading facilities, but what impact will this have? By Steve Dew-Jones
Keeping Swift in the LEI Mix
Pronouncements that Swift's removal as a registration authority for the legal entity identifier mean it's completely "out," appear shortsighted, IRD editor Michael Shashoua says
Swift Hopes For LEI Role Despite ISO Decision
Strapline: Regulation & Standards
SEFs Through the Looking Glass
While the rules trickle in for swap execution facilities, firms are investing in connectivity and platform design in anticipation of a deeper, more liquid market. As Tim Bourgaize Murray discovers, when it comes to the nascent SEF ecosystem, the future…
Banks Forced to Spend 'Precious' Capital to Comply with Regulation
Bob Park, CEO of Fincad, says regulations and consequent technology costs are restricting banks' use of 'precious' capital.
Clearstream Joins T2S Initiative
CSD to support move to pan-European settlement platform.
Meeting of the Minds
TCA, shrinking budgets, outsourcing and regulation dominated this year's Trade Tech.
How to Spell the Future of 'SEF'? Aggregation and Consolidation
Tim Bourgaize Murray considers the future once SEFs are operational, including what smaller SEFs might do, how the sell side will leverage its previous advantages, and the lingering challenges that lie ahead.
'Fascinating yet Frightening’: Sell-Side Giants See Promise, Perils in New Swaps Markets
Opportunities for system transformation, better swaps data could go some way toward balancing the costs of new regulation, according to speakers at the North American Trading Architecture Summit in New York on Tuesday.
Fed Confirms Two-Year Conformance Period for Volcker Rule
Concerns eased over possible 21 July enactment.
Building a Data Management Foundation Webcast
Inside Reference Data gathered leading industry experts to discuss the best strategies for creating a data management framework to make it easier for firms to meet changing regulatory requirements in a webcast on 18 April
Paladyne and Advise Announce Form PF Alliance
Paladyne has integrated the Advise solution with its Paladyne Suite, allowing users to streamline their Form PF processes.
The First Wave of Form PF Requirements Are on the Horizon; Are You Ready?
As the story pitches pile up, Anthony is once again taking notice of Form PF.
How Will Tokyo Differ on Global Regulatory Initiatives?
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua focuses on how regulation affecting data may be received in the Asia-Pacific region, in advance of the Tokyo Financial Information Summit and coverage of events in Sydney and Singapore
Verdict Reversed in Goldman HFT Code Theft Case
Appeal court finds law insufficient to cover charges.