Block trade
Slicing algos blamed for market impact on dark venues
Fragmented markets contribute to sixfold jump in possible price moves
CFTC block trade plan gets cold shoulder
Industry divided over swaps reform proposal, and advisory committee casts doubt on need for it
Currencies flow market-maker of the year: Credit Suisse
Risk Awards 2020: Swiss bank shows block trading can still compete in the age of the algo
Goldman, BAML back Trace reporting changes
Banks are pushing for 48-hour delay in reporting large corporate bond trades
In the dark: pools warn late Mifid rules still won't add up
Venues say better trade-flagging, consolidated tape needed for equity double-volume caps
Sef of the year: trueEx
Start-up Sef enjoys a breakthrough year by offering unique post-trade tools to the buy side
Video: Hong Kong SFC right to tackle dark pool 'shenanigans'
Liquidnet CEO Seth Merrin says December 1 rule change will aid market transparency
Futurisation dooms energy swap execution facilities
The US Dodd-Frank Act envisioned a new type of trading venue for over-the-counter derivatives, known as swap execution facilities (Sefs). But in the energy markets, at least, it appears Sefs are dead and traditional futures exchanges have emerged…
CFTC's Chilton blasts exchanges on block thresholds
Commissioner says lowering futures block trade thresholds skirts the intent of Dodd-Frank
CFTC approves Sef rules - and eyes block trade controversy
As agency approves long-awaited final rules on Sefs, CFTC staff say they could strip exchanges of freedom to set futures block thresholds
Futurisation debate shifts to block trading rules
Different block trading thresholds for economically equivalent swaps and futures could hand exchanges a decisive advantage in the ongoing futurisation fight. But some market participants argue the disparity is fair, as do some regulators. Joe Rennison…
Cutting Edge introduction: The tipping-point for leverage
Borrowing the stake for a bet is as old as the hills – and so is losing it. But how much debt is too much for a given position? A group of quants believe they know. Laurie Carver introduces this month’s technical articles
Pimco: Cleared for take-off
Pimco: Cleared for take-off
OTC trade sizes could shrink under Mifid reporting rules
Market-makers will be uncomfortable taking on less liquid trades if instant reporting is required, warns a panel at Isda's European conference
Risk 25 firms of the future: Eris Exchange
The future of swaps?
Dealer platforms weigh up life under Mifid
Weighing up life under Mifid
New CFTC block trade proposals spark row over 67% threshold
Attack the block
Gensler defends new CFTC block trade proposals
Revamped rules were not designed to mirror scope of old exemptions, CFTC chair tells FIA conference
CFTC: largest 6% of CDS and rates trades to get block exemptions
Hundreds of OTC product types would receive different reporting and trading thresholds under new CFTC proposals - but there is no exemption for equity derivatives
CFTC "got it wrong" on block trade threshold rule
Large swap definition to be re-proposed following industry backlash
Mifid II sets up clash between voice trading and transparency
Voice in the wilderness?