Dodd-Frank Act
WHAT IS THIS? Properly known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, this controversial US legislative package enacted a host of reforms agreed by the G20 nations in the aftermath of the financial crisis, including rules on the clearing, execution and reporting of standardised swaps. It also introduced the Volcker rule ban on proprietary trading by banks, and a new way of liquidating big institutions.
UBS: Sef aggregation 1.0
Pin money
Can the boutique energy brokerage survive Dodd-Frank?
Endangered species?
Isda AGM: No need for Sef Clarification Act, says CFTC's Gensler
Dodd-Frank requires transparency for derivatives trading, CFTC chair says - and final Sef rules will reflect that
Isda AGM: Deadline for global uncleared margin proposals likely to be met, says panellist
A Federal Reserve deputy associate director says he is confident regulators will meet a June deadline to draw up a consultation paper on global margin standards for uncleared trades
Isda AGM: Early warning system for systemic risk a 'huge challenge', says panel
The Office of Financial Research is charged with supplying data to help US regulators assess potential risks to the financial system, but Isda panellists express scepticism over what data should be used
Isda AGM: E-trading should be a choice, says O'Connor
Removing voice as an option would leave clients facing execution risk, says Isda chair Stephen O'Connor - but some buy-side firms see it differently
Isda AGM: ‘Life as we know it will change,’ says O’Connor
New regulations will help reduce systemic risk, but changes need to be made to certain parts of the rules, Isda chairman says
US Treasury’s FX exemption hangs in the balance
A year after the US Treasury's proposed regulatory exemption for FX swaps and forwards, the position has never been confirmed - and some believe it may be reconsidered
Having a buy-side voice heard on the Isda board
Having a voice on the Isda board
Isda 27th Annual General Meeting Chicago 2012
End in sight?
Managing the regulatory patchwork to ensure global consistency
Managing the regulatory patchwork
Cross-border confusion between domestic clearing houses
Cross-border confusion
Tentative on G-20 timelines for OTC derivatives clearing
Tentative on G-20 timelines
Whistleblowers given more incentive in US than UK
When the whistle blows
To clear or not to clear? Corporates urged to weigh options
Despite hard-won exemptions, corporates should consider the pros and cons of clearing, according to panellists at an ACT event - but treasurers remain unconvinced
Australia waiting for international consensus on central clearing
Australia's latest consultation paper outlines only "incremental steps" to central clearing
Barney Frank: CFTC Sef rules 'excessive'
Congressman supports elements of a bill to clarify CFTC mandate on swap trading venues - but insists it should not weaken competition
Volcker compliance-responsibility aspect splits legal opinion
Volcker rule requirements for chief executive compliance responsibility called into question
New regulations could cause $7 trillion "collateral shock"
Trio of rules - on liquidity, clearing and margin for uncleared trades - will hoover up vast amounts of collateral, market participants fear
US dealers breathe easier as global uncleared margin rules take shape
The extraterritorial scope of US margin rules would have left US banks’ overseas swaps business in tatters, but an international working group looks set to deliver a reprieve by endorsing similar rules
New CFTC block trade proposals spark row over 67% threshold
Attack the block
Regulators look out for clearing dodges
Out of the clear?
LEI debate focuses on governance issues
The LEI vision