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$1.4 trillion in collateral posted in Q1 2017- ISDA survey
More stringent initial and variation margin rules on both sides of the Atlantic have increased the need for collateral
CME and ICE make changes to incentive schemes
The Merc said earlier this month it would stop clearing CDS contracts by the middle of next year
SGX to launch new iron ore indices
TradingThe exchange also began trading a new LNG contract and two new Australia coking...
ABN Amro and BAML first to use Wematch for stock loan
TechnologyFirst stock loan trade via Wematch was on French equities between Bank of...
Regulators must remain focused on CCP regulation - ISDA
RegulationThe trade body urged regulators to not become "distracted" by other more...
VariabL to launch first ETH/USD derivatives in Q1 2018
TradingThe company has launched a test version of the derivatives trading platform on...
Omitting FX derivs in accounting skews view of debt markets - BIS
Market InfrastructureThe Bank for International Settlements said trillions worth of debt changing...
Analysis
Lawsuit puts spotlight on securities lending market
Global Investor takes a closer look at a securities lending-related lawsuit...
CalSTRS' Michelle Cunningham on career, markets and retirement
PeopleMichelle Cunningham, CalSTRS' deputy CIO, speaks to Global Investor
Securities finance and blockchain - an ideal match?
TechnologyFirms are focusing on the best ways to implement blockchain technology within...
Citigroup reaps benefit of co-ordinated approach
The US bank said its prime and Delta One client accounts have increased by two...
Industry divided over Mifid II trading obligation
TradingEsma had proposed to remove the trading obligation exemption for LIS orders
Opinion
When it Comes to Data Protection, Everyone is a Stakeholder
Regulationby Mithun Sridharan, manager at Sapient Consulting in Germany
The blockages in blockchain – bad advice, bad approaches and bad designs
TechnologyBy Paul F. Dowding, managing director, blockchain solutions lead, strategy and...
Hedge fund talent without hedge fund hassles
TradingBy Dixon Boardman, founder and chief executive officer at Optima Fund Management
Why SFTR compliance can lead to greater data insight
RegulationPaul Burleton, head of strategy, regulatory risk and compliance at GFT
SFTR – What should we expect to happen?
RegulationIt is important to recognise that the SFTR cannot be seen as just a European...
Whitepapers
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Europe warms to weekly options After their introduction in the US more than a decade ago, weekly options have now become part of the investment toolkit of many financial professionals worldwide. Read more |
Latest Magazine
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Building for the future State Street Global Advisors CEO Ron O’Hanley says the next phase of active management lies in the assembly of investment building blocks. Read more |
Thought Leaders
Citi: Stepping up to the global challenge
PeopleSanjiv Sawhney, Global Head of Custody and Fund Services at Citi, explains how...
Natixis: Global platform
Anand Krishnan, Managing Director, Head of Securities Finance Americas, Natixis...
BNY Mellon Markets: Low volatility tests US equity securities financing market
As it fades into history, 2016 is assuming the guise of a vintage year for...
HSBC: ASEAN demands attention
Clive Triance, HSBC’s Managing Director, Global Head of Banks and Broker Dealers...
Commerzbank: The case for core competency
Rob Scott, head of custody and clearing at Commerzbank, explains how the bank’s...
Events
21 Sep 2017
Trading Singapore
28 Sep 2017
Buyside Collateral Forum 2017
26 October 2017
Trading CEE: Equities and Derivatives
8 November 2017
Trading Milan