Dodd-Frank Act
Cross-border vortex: Dealers freeze plans to move staff
Bordering on chaos
Singapore facing substituted compliance ruling following J. Aron swap dealer registration
Move by Goldman’s commodities subsidiary could trigger CFTC ruling
FDIC resolution powers won't stop bail-outs, say academics
Professors tell a US Senate subcommittee the liquidation rules will not help and may create more difficulties
Vague Volcker causes confusion
Vague Volcker bemuses
CFTC cross-border guidance 'has the feel of a rule', lawyers agree
A rule by any other name
Not too big to fail: Has US crossed bank resolution Rubicon?
Not too big to fail?
Industry welcomes footnote 513 no-action extension
Industry sources have welcomed CFTC decision to extend no-action relief for its non-US swap dealer requirements and to consult on definitions
Japan dealers stop back-loading to CCPs due to de minimis uncertainty
CFTC rule potentially captures legacy trades novated to CCPs
Australia to receive go-ahead for CFTC substituted compliance
Australian market will broadly be able to follow domestic rules to comply with Dodd-Frank
Australia dealers face Sef time zone issues
CFTC rule poses clearing challenges for dealers whose markets close before clearing operations in London open
Volcker rule offers good news and bad on hedging
Regulators strip out approval for portfolio hedging but give more freedom to market-making desks
CFTC cross-border guidance was not a dodge, says ex-staffer
With CFTC facing new Dodd-Frank lawsuit, former staffer defends agency's guidance – but pans staff letter that expanded its scope
Congress could make Dodd-Frank changes in 2014, says Crapo
Democrats and Republicans finding common ground on issues including swaps push-out, says senator
Sefs battle with confirmations after CFTC relief expiry
A second no-action relief period that exempted Sefs from issuing confirmations expired on November 29, leaving forex traders unsure whether Sefs can handle the requirement
Footnote 513 exceeds CFTC's statutory brief: O'Malia
Failure to define a "significant or direct" threat to the US economy has brought regulatory overreach
Exemptions in the balance as Volcker debate draws to a close
Two years on from its first draft, the Volcker rule is close to being finalised, but some regulators are still trying to close what they see as loopholes – and dealers see as vital freedoms
CFTC extends no-action relief to sole Asian Sef
Australia-based Yieldbroker can continue to service US clients while CFTC considers its Sef application.
Asian dealers 'disappointed' by CFTC clarification of footnote 513
CFTC makes clear swaps between non-US swap dealers and non-US clients will be caught by Dodd-Frank if they are arranged, negotiated or executed by US personnel
Bloomberg, MarketAxess, Tradeweb not complying with Sef rules - Gensler
Sefs "have to come into compliance" with Dodd-Frank rules requiring platforms to provide impartial access, says CFTC chairman
Revived Dodd-Frank position limits worry energy firms
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is gearing up for another big fight over position limits, after its original rule was rejected by a federal court. The agency’s latest proposal, released in November, gives market participants little reason for…
Volcker rule start date could be delayed
Final rule could provide blanket relief of up to 12 months, says source
Bill Clinton says failure to reform OTC markets earlier was a "real mistake"
Speaking at Sifma AGM, former US president says OTC market should have been forced into collateralised regime before 2008 crisis
Sefs face major delays in operating outside the US
Despite an overseas person exemption that allows recognition of CFTC-approved swap execution facilities in the UK, Sefs could face significant delays before they can legally operate in other non-US jurisdictions
Experts split on MAT determinations
Rules allowing Sefs to make available-to-trade determinations continue to cause concern, but some think an aggressive approach is justified