Swap execution facilities (SEFs)
SGX’s new FX platform sees increased NDF trading from US firms
Sef exemption opens door to increased US buy-side interest
CFTC Examining SEF Reform amid Europe Clearing Row
Chairman criticizes European Commission proposals for clearinghouse oversight.
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
NEX Group Launches Dual-Regulated SEF for FX Futures
NDF trading platform will add new products and services by year-end, and is regulated by both the CFTC and FCA.
Fixed Income's Ascent to the Screen Can't Forget the Human Element
It seems inevitable that trading is destined for the screen, but that shouldn't remove the human element entirely
Will OTFs End OTC Markets?
Aggelos explains that both the European Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority have been explicit in their communication when it comes to derivatives trading in general and transparency around OTC products in particular, in the run…
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 58: Euro OTFs v. US SEFs, RFQ for ETFs
Dan, Anthony and Emilia discuss two features recently published on Waters.
The European SEFs: How OTFs will Change the European Marketplace
OTFs will debut along with Mifid II in January 2018, offering special trading venues where derivatives will be subjected to increased levels of pre-and post-trade transparency.
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.
Seed CX Gains SEF Registration from CFTC
There are now 23 SEFs fully registered with the CFTC.
trueEx Expanded for London Trading Hours
Swap execution facility expanded in response to demand from both the US and London.
trueEX Separates Post-Trade Business from SEF
truePTS is a new entity that will focus on allocations, instant status notification and other processing capabilities.
Bitcoin Comes of Age as New Technology Questions Follow
Derivatives venues, underlying ledger technology in focus.
ISDA Calls for Derivatives Standardization Through SEF Flexibility
Report aims to harmonize regulatory efforts at derivative market standardization.
Sefcon V: Tech's Impact on SEFs Keeps Growing
Sefcon V looks at the impact technology has had on SEFs
SmartTrade Targets Fixed Income with smart-FI Launch
Smart-FI release aims to ease shift to electronic infrastructure in FI derivatives trading.
Crawling Before Walking
SEF volumes lead this week's coverage.
Slow Burn: SEFs Make Small Gains as US Market Adjusts to Electronic Trading
In February, it became mandatory to execute certain swap contracts on electronic platforms, introducing what should have been wholesale change to the way that trading operates in the derivatives market. Half a year on, though, evidence of a revolution in…
SEF Establishment Forces Big Decisions for Sell-Side Firms
The launch of swap execution facilities (SEFs) was always going to mean tremendous change for the derivatives market. For the sell side it’s also prompted soul searching around how they differentiate themselves for institutional clients.
ASX Eyes Yieldbroker Stake
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has made a binding offer to trading platform Yieldbroker, in which it would acquire a 49 percent stake in the firm.