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HKEX to clear SOFR cross-currency swaps from early 2021
Legacy Libor cross-currency swaps could move to SOFR discounting at the same time
Banks fold climate, pandemic and cyber risks into CCAR
OpRisk North America: anchoring idiosyncratic risks to macro scenarios a challenge, say experts
Algos make market thinner, but not less liquid – BIS
Trading robots change market microstructure, central banks conclude; new liquidity metrics may be needed
Regulators should set ‘guidelines’ for CCP margins – Kemp
Citi’s former clearing head says CCPs are still competing on margin
CFTC’s swap stay plan for clearing houses sparks alarm
Lawyers warn proposal could invalidate close-out netting and expose members to higher risks
FX volatilities fall on receding US election fears
Polls point to a decisive Biden win – though some worry market is being complacent
PBs seek remedy for credit addiction in FX
Group set up after big Citi loss considers limit-checking hub, among other options
AML bill will swamp financial crime teams, banks warn
Proposed US legislation could force firms to run new and old systems in parallel, stretching resources
Mifid best execution relief for buy side hangs by a thread
Largest grouping in European Parliament faces uphill battle to suspend RTS 28 reporting
First Ameribor bond bolsters SOFR alternative
Signature Bank sets sub debt milestone for aspiring Libor replacement; swaps expected to follow
Euro inflation CCP basis expected as Eurex taps buy side
First crop of Eurex inflation swaps trade flat to LCH, but traders predict four-basis point difference as activity builds
‘Stigma’ around some fund liquidity tools must end, say CROs
Fund managers are wary of using redemption gates and fees to manage outflows during crisis periods
Fed set to unveil operational resilience proposals
OpRisk North America: banks expected to design idiosyncratic stress scenarios to test resilience
UK and EU regulators diverging on double volume caps
Rule that limits anonymous equities trading to be reviewed in UK, but EC has bigger fish to fry
Asic to weigh in on Libor transition conduct risk
Australia’s markets regulator will publish guidance on firms' conduct obligations in move to RFRs
OCC warns on cyber and fraud control lapses during Covid
OpRisk North America: Covid-induced changes in operations and working practices creating openings for bad actors, says senior regulator
EU defers legal fix to Brexit swaps trading ban on branches
Efforts to address duplicate Mifir trading obligations stymied by UK-EU negotiations
CCP discount switch drives record SOFR swap volumes
Historic move off fed funds discounting leads to trading surge
CME asks clients about changing implied UST futures coupon
Falling yields prompt review of 6% conversion factor for delivery-eligible bonds
Banks, regulators call for global climate risk standards
Carney and Winters warn private sector cannot move much further without lawmakers
TSE outage throws structured notes into tailspin
Trading shutdown on October 1 disrupted observation dates for some structured products
Regulators seek harmony on op resilience rules
Alignment on principles needed “in short order”, says Basel working group chair
Basel’s Rogers: little evidence capital buffers have failed
Top regulator disputes idea banks are unable to run down buffers, urges better communication
Citi promotes Perkins and Wilson to top clearing post
US bank creates clearing co-head role in wake of Kemp’s retirement