Interview
Derivatives litigation creates cross-border headaches
Plan in documentation where any dispute should be heard
OIES trying to fuel debate on energy markets, says Fattouh
“There’s no single truth in these markets,” argues institute director
Q&A: Sandy Broderick, DTCC, on the Emir reporting avalanche
Surge in customer numbers caught the repository out, CEO admits
July deadline for Fatca compliance looms
Many prime brokers will require global intermediary identification numbers even in Model 1 IGA jurisdictions
Development of LME Clear proves a test of mettle
A change of ownership and an evolving regulatory landscape have thrown up big challenges for the London Metal Exchange in its quest to clear its own trades. Trevor Spanner, the chief executive of LME Clear, speaks to Mark Pengelly about the project
CDS trades litigation possible for funds
As well as Libor proceedings, funds should pay attention to EC investigations into credit default swaps and identify trades suitable for litigation, says Sue Millar of UK law firm Stephenson Harwood
Nigerian financial infrastructures increasing cooperation
If you build it, they will come
SEB's Fors: T2S threatens custody offerings
Custody conundrums
Cross-currency margining can bring savings, says SwapClear's Michael Davie
Margin efficiency will be the main driver of success in the OTC clearing world and while cross-margining with futures has been touted as a potential game changer, the gains from this may be illusory, says Michael Davie, head of SwapClear, and chief…
Napier Park exploiting Volcker opportunities
Hedge fund Houdinis
7IM: stock lending 'a murky world'
Seven wonders
ECB’s Russo speaks on CCP policy
Daniela Russo, Director General Payments & Market Infrastructure at the European Central Bank, talks about regulation affecting the operation of central counterparties for OTC derivatives transactions
European CCP rules stricter than US, says Eurex Clearing chief
Thomas Book, chief executive of Eurex Clearing, says it remains to be seen whether the standards for central counterparties set in Europe will be matched around the globe
Clearstream COO: T2S will help plug Basel III capital hole
Mathias Papenfuss, chief operating officer of Luxembourg-based international central securities depository Clearstream and board member of its German central securities depository, tells Luke Clancy the Target2-Securities project has potential to help…
Redwood: ETF transparency is vital
On the right track
EC asset management chief: funds industry needs binding rules
Follow the Lueder
Skylar’s Perkins sees potential for volatility in US natural gas
Bill Perkins believes rising demand and reduced risk warehousing will create opportunities for natural gas traders: video
CFTC faces ‘huge challenge’ in analysing swap data, says O'Malia
CFTC commissioner warns about agency's "data dilemma" in exclusive video interview
New Iosco chair launches cross-border taskforce
Greg Medcraft took over as chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions in March, alongside his role as chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. He talks to Luke Clancy about his priorities for both roles
Local regulators push for consistent standards across Asean region – Thai SEC interview
Underpinning the integration of regional capital markets is a major concern for Vorapol Socatiyanurak, secretary general of Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission
Q&A: Sylvie Matherat on extraterritoriality and central clearing
Europe and the US are at loggerheads over the territorial scope of new derivatives rules – as evidenced by a new financial stability review from the Banque de France – but agreement can be reached, says Sylvie Matherat, the central bank’s deputy director…
Q&A: Mark Branson on the too-big-to-fail problem, modelling and Basel III
Switzerland went first – and furthest – on post-crisis banking reforms, making its industry a test case for the impact of the new regime. But it has not yet solved the too-big-to-fail problem, Mark Branson, chief bank supervisor at Eidgenössische…