Reconciliation: The Great Balancing Act

There are those who believe the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will completely revolutionize the trading of derivatives in the US. Prior to its introduction, all over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trades were executed between two parties, with no obligation to divulge what either party was up to. What little information did exist was submitted to trade organizations voluntarily. Now, most derivatives will have to be traded at a Swap Execution Facility (SEF) or an