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Bank regulation
Stuck in the middle with EU: dealers clash over FRTB timing
Largest banks want Commission to delay implementation, but it’s not the legislator’s only option
FCMs welcome CFTC margin rule ring-fencing clarification
Final rule on separate accounts replicates no-action relief as Republicans strip out gold plate
Rostin Behnam’s unfinished business
Next CFTC chair must finish the work Behnam started on crypto regulation and conflicts of interest
The Emir error reports that cost banks millions
Dealers lambast onerous EU requirement to notify clients of all errors and omissions
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Franklin Templeton dethrones MSIM as top FX options user
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Interest rates
SG looks beyond equity derivatives in new markets push
French bank aims to expand fixed income business to achieve “more stable” revenues across asset mix
Euro swap spread volatility challenges Bund’s hedging role
German Bunds face scrutiny as euro swap spreads turn negative, forcing traders to rethink hedging strategies
Ice’s AFX swoop shines spotlight on Ameribor prospects
CEO John Shay steps down after exchange group buys firm for mortgage and index synergies
HKMA’s renminbi repo plans boost hopes for onshore access
Market participants optimistic that new provisions for offshore repos of onshore bonds is first step towards mainland access
Risk.net’s top 10 investment risks for 2025
Fresh concerns this year include a trade war, a stock market crash and growing social discord
Central clearing
Why did UK keep the pension fund clearing exemption?
Liquidity concerns, desire for higher returns and clearing capacity all possible reasons for going its own way
Treasury clearing timeline ‘too aggressive’ says BofA rates head
Sifma gears up for extension talks with incoming SEC and Treasury officials
Initial margin requirements hit record highs at major CCPs
Tumultuous third quarter sees $94bn surge across 14 CCPs
FCMs call for more oversight of self-clearing CCP members
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