International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco)
Changing hats, March 2012
Sharon Bowles retains her role as chair of Econ in the EU, while Rosalind Tyson retires from the SEC and Chartis appoints a new CRO
On the move
On the move
Canadian OTC derivatives repository unnecessary, say market participants
Critics argue a Canadian OTC derivatives repository would lead to fragmented and inconsistent data
Speculation not a major cause of commodity market volatility: FOA
Futures and Options Association report refutes negative impact of speculators on commodities markets
Brokers welcome Iosco commodity derivatives supervision principles
The recommendations of global regulators to harmonise commodity derivatives regulation have received praise from brokers for not trying to divide 'speculation' from 'hedging'
SFOA conference: Eurex supports central bank access for CCPs
Derivatives clearing houses should be able to rely on central bank liquidity support, says Eurex exec at SFOA annual conference
India’s CCIL set to become currency options trade repository
The Clearing Corporation of India is already well ahead of rivals in Asia when it comes to receiving OTC interest rate derivatives data. It now looks set to become the country’s trade repository for non-rupee currency derivatives, as the clearer moves to…
Multiple repositories must adhere to common standards, says CPSS-Iosco
International coalition of regulators recognises the likelihood that multiple trade repositories will be set up along global, regional or national lines and sets out recommendations for minimum standards
SEC commissioner Casey steps down
End of term for longest-serving US regulator
Six Securities Services names Wieland as clearing chief
Urs Wieland has been named CEO of Six Securities Services
US energy speculation investigation begins anew
US oil & gas price fraud committee to probe trader and investor activity
Isda AGM: clearing regionalisation comes with costs, warn Shirvani and O'Connor
Outgoing and incoming Isda chairs warn multiple CCPs with divergent standards will threaten market liquidity
CFTC urged to raise bar for CCP stress tests
Market participants say CFTC proposals should be more detailed, more prescriptive
CPSS-Iosco proposes risk standards for CCPs
Central counterparties should be ready for failure of one or two largest customers, regulators suggest
Iosco draws systemic risk roadmap for securities regulators
International Organisation of Securities Commissions sets out ways in which securities authorities can help control systemic risk
Securities regulators at odds over OTC shift to trading platforms
Iosco members fail to agree on whether organised trading platforms for derivatives should source liquidity from multiple institutions.
Martin Wheatley leaving the HK SFC next year
The SFC's first chief executive, Martin Wheatley, will leave the commission in the middle of next year.
Canada ponders best route to derivatives clearing
Dealers and regulators are in separate discussions on over-the-counter derivatives clearing.
Iosco names new technical head
Dutch regulator Hans Hoogervorst will take the chair of Iosco's technical committee this week.
Dealers and legislators left disappointed by CPSS-Iosco recommendations
Proposals on risk management by CCPs should be more detailed, say participants
Industry disappointed by lack of clout in CCP standards
Dealers complain a long-awaited draft of standards for derivatives clearing platforms fails to address key issues.
Waiting for CCP standards
Proposed standards for central counterparties clearing over-the-counter derivatives will be published in May, tackling contentious issues such as governance, margin practices and default management. Dealers are anxious to ensure the standards are…