Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Op risk data: Cigna catches a $172m cold over fake diagnoses
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Banks look to improve policies on self-reporting
Risk Live: Most whistleblowers report internally before alerting regulators, says ex-SEC official
Client margin up 8% at Barclays’ swaps clearing unit
UK bank bucks trend and overtakes Wells Fargo to become sixth FCM by share in August
CFTC’s clearing house recovery rule splits industry
Some fear CCPs will fast-track recovery, others say any rule book will be ignored in emergency
Op risk data: WhatsApp fines keep on coming
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Vendors under new scrutiny in CFTC due diligence push
Planned cyber resilience regime will force dealers to subject “critical” tech vendors to stricter audit
CFTC plan to relax MMF margin restriction sparks debate
Industry welcomes proposal to lift ban on repo-using funds as eligible IM, but some warn MMFs bring risks
Managing Japanese interest rate risk and creating trading opportunities
With an anticipated rise in Japanese interest rates, 3-Month TONA Futures have attracted the interest of investors worldwide since debuting on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) in May. Kensuke Yazu, general manager for derivatives business development at OSE,…
FCM client margin for swaps hit record high in June
JP Morgan, Barclays drive required funds increase, with UBS doubling prior-year figure
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Overboard: ditching clients imperils Treasuries clearing mandate
Standardised docs a drop in the ocean as dealers eye potential costs of sponsored Treasuries clearing
Op risk data: Aussie insurers caught out in chronic pricing misconduct
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Clients versus compliance: banks hung up over WhatsApp fines
Most opt for outright ban, but some seek technological solutions to monitor private messaging
Op risk data: Credit Suisse hit for $900m in offshore trust bust
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Swap Connect shines light on US client clearing hurdles
New scheme may intensify calls for CFTC to reassess its exempt DCO limitations
Client margin for swaps hit all-time high in March
Wells Fargo, Goldman and BNP Paribas reach record figures, but overall trend driven by five big dealers
Mizuho fined over deal contingent FX forwards
CFTC finds clients weren't told about pre-hedging activity that likely resulted in worse pricing
Initial margin requirements for IR swaps hit record $325bn
CME, Eurex and LCH report aggregate 10% rise in month marred by most severe crisis since 2008
Crypto custody faces regulatory death-roll
New measures to safeguard digital assets threaten to squeeze the life out of custody business, insiders fear
Tradeweb lodges MAT application for SOFR and Sonia swaps
If accepted by the CFTC, trades referencing the benchmarks must be traded on-Sef from June 1
Behnam comments fan JSCC hopes for US client clearing
Japan clearing exec welcomes CFTC chair’s pledge to keep discussing OTC clearing status for non-US houses
Nasdaq exec criticises VAR models in erratic energy markets
FIA Boca 2023: Model being adopted by rivals is “bad choice” for unpredictable assets, says exchange tech official
CFTC chair gloomy over crypto legislation prospects
FIA Boca 2023: Behnam also asks Congress to grant more powers to regulate third-party tech providers
People: More Goldman sackings, Citi promotes for Emea, and more
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