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CDS blockchain test completed
The DTCC, Markit and Axoni have joined four banks in completing the first successful test trade of s...
News Round-up 8 April 2016 -
Data tool expands to CMBS
Actovia is branching out its data coverage to encompass the US CMBS market through a new tool. The t...
News Round-up 8 April 2016 -
CVA consultation launched
The EBA has launched a public consultation on draft amending regulatory technical standards (RTS) on...
News Round-up 7 April 2016 -
Mixed impact from 'step-in' proposals
Basel Committee proposals could increase capital charges for banks with large asset management activ...
News Round-up 7 April 2016 -
Leverage ratio changes proposed
The Basel Committee has released a consultative document on revisions to the Basel 3 leverage ratio...
News Round-up 6 April 2016 -
Buy-side access model launched
Eurex Clearing is set to launch a new access model which will allow buy-side players to have a direc...
News Round-up 1 April 2016 -
ESMA fines trade repository
ESMA has fined DTCC Derivatives Repository (DDRL) €64,000 for negligently failing to imple...
Job Swaps 31 March 2016 -
Everest names risk head
Everest Re Group has tapped Michael Kerner as its new evp and head of strategy and risk management....
Job Swaps 31 March 2016 -
SEC derivative rules criticised
The US SEC's proposals to cap the portfolio limits for derivatives by registered funds could harm a...
News Round-up 30 March 2016 -
IRB variation proposals set out
The Basel Committee has opened up a consultation on new proposals to reduce the variation and comple...
News Round-up 29 March 2016 -
Data heavyweights merge
IHS and Markit have agreed to a US$13bn merger, combining their information, analytics and solutions...
Job Swaps 21 March 2016 -
FNMA completes largest CIRTs
Fannie Mae has completed its latest set of Credit Insurance Risk Transfer deals, the largest cumulat...
News Round-up 21 March 2016 -
Fed outlines SCCL proposals
The US Federal Reserve has set out proposals establishing single counterparty credit limits (SCCL) f...
News Round-up 18 March 2016 -
Annual contracts pose risk to ABS
The inclusion of annual pay contracts in equipment ABS increases the risk on the deals' short term n...
News Round-up 18 March 2016 -
CFTC approves CCP framework
The CFTC has approved a compliance framework for dual registered central counterparties located in t...
News Round-up 17 March 2016 -
Indices ready to roll
Markit iTraxx indices roll to Series 25 on Monday 21 March. There are set to be 12 name changes for...
News 17 March 2016