Derivatives
FCA: Libor contract changes shouldn’t trigger margin rules
Moving from Libor to an RFR shouldn’t force margin requirement on legacy non-cleared trades, says UK regulator
Equity derivatives now biggest consumer of initial margin
Fragmented product set is 1.3% of OTC notional but attracts more margin than rates and forex
Brexit: banks take the ‘no’ out of novations
Swaps clauses stop end-users blocking counterparty switch, making it easier to move trades to EU affiliates
JSCC to aid yen Libor transition with new OIS swaps
Market participants sceptical launch will boost liquidity enough to help move off yen Libor
Waiting for Giancarlo
CFTC no-action relief to be codified, but big changes on de minimis and position limits still distant
BoE to authorise EU CCPs ‘at 00:01’ on Brexit day
Central bank hopes plan to preserve access for EU CCPs will be reciprocated
Softened EU swap stay still threatens margin hike
Moratorium cut to two days, but pre-resolution stay could make EU a non-netting jurisdiction
Distributed ledger technology in payments, clearing and settlement
This paper examines how DLT can be used in the area of PCS, and identifies both the opportunities and challenges associated with its long-term implementation and adoption.
Central counterparties and systemic stability
The paper is the text of a keynote address by Marc Bayle de Jessé presented at the conference.
Foreign exchange correlation swap: problem solver or troublemaker?
A correlation structure is an important element in pricing products such as correlation swaps
Optimal equity protection of Solvency II regulated portfolios
In the context of equity investments, this paper examines the relationship between the cost of acquiring protection (in the form of put option) and the reduction of capital charges that it entails. The paper develops the idea that Solvency II regulations…
Podcast: Brigo on derivatives, AI, machine learning and more
Genuine artificial intelligence remains "very, very far away", says Imperial College's Brigo
Asia Risk Congress 2017: The new XVA challenge
Video interview: Fabio Mercurio, Bloomberg
People news: SocGen promotes Garnier to head sales
Plus: Citi's Chen joins Deutsche; Mizuho hires corporate derivatives head; and more
Core-periphery model of bank networks called into question
Researchers find multiple, asymmetric cores in interbank market, posing different systemic risks
Clearing conundrum – Forging a solution for the bilateral market
Central clearing has had a beneficial effect on the over‑the‑counter derivatives market, but for some products the road to a cleared model has not been smooth. Capital, operational and margin costs of the non-cleared market have increased, while…
Derivatives close-out netting nears approval in India
Legislation expected early next year will clarify that local banks can use technique, say lawyers
EBF to update European master agreement
Derivatives and repo docs to be amended in light of new regulations, giving users an EU law option post-Brexit
Monitoring regulatory changes to stay one step ahead
Winners' Circle Q&A | Droit Financial Technologies
Citi and JP Morgan back MarkitSERV rival
Big dealers revealed as first bank clients of swaps start-up truePTS days after legal settlement
European split on NSFR worries dealers
Squabble over derivatives liabilities factor sparks fears of unlevel playing field