Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives
Cesr pushes electronic confirms for OTC market
European securities regulator suggests electronic confirmation could be mandatory
Shell Gas chief: end-users will face credit issues - Exclusive
Shell Gas Direct’s chief tells Energy Risk that major end-users’ credit worthiness will be one of four major challenges for industrial and commercial users in the next few years
CFTC to rework position limits rule
CFTC Chairman confirms regulator will propose new rule on position limits as part of its expanded remit under financial legislation that could be enacted imminently by US President Obama
NY Fed pushes for a more open OTC derivatives market: Theo Lubke profile
The head of the financial infrastructure group at the New York Fed tells Mark Pengelly why transparency is key to the functioning of the derivatives market.
US regulatory overhaul reaches final stages
Final version of Dodd-Frank financial reform bill tones down most draconian elements.
Italy’s new structured products landscape
The collapse of Lehman Brothers, a bank that had produced massive amounts of index-linked products for the Italian insurance sector, left retail investors weary of structured investments and led to a big regulatory shake-up. What role can structured…
CantorCO2e’s UK carbon desk closure signals consolidation trend
As exchanges see a rise in carbon trade volumes, consolidation among brokers is expected.
Contract standardisation could create risk say experts
Instead of making things easier and reducing risk, standardisation of energy and commodities' contracts could increase risk
Overview of US regulatory reforms
US legislators are shoring up a range of sweeping financial regulations to tighten derivatives trading. Pauline McCallion provides an overview to the regulatory changes in the pipeline
Energy firms face capital adequacy squeeze
Impending regulation changes will have a profound impact on the operational side of the energy markets as energy companies face capital adequacy issues. Lianna Brinded investigates how companies will cope and what repercussions the changes will have on…
Shake-up ahead for financial technology
With a raft of financial market reforms set to alter the landscape of energy and commodities trading by the end of the year, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how financial technology needs to develop in order to keep up with regulatory changes
Uncertainty over CFTC position limits
A new position limits regime for energy trading in the US could have a significant impact on the sector. Pauline McCallion examines the proposals and finds out about the potential implications for energy players
Hedgers’ dilemma over exchange rules
Pauline McCallion speaks to industry experts to find out what new derivatives regulations could mean for the end-users of energy hedging products
Dodd-Frank margin intent delivers end-users a blow, despite reprieve
Senator's letter fails to assuage end-user concerns over non-cleared swaps
Cesr studies MTFs in July amid Mifid revamp
MTFs and dark pools policy positions to be announced, Cesr urges industry participation in consultation
US regulatory reform reaches tipping point
It's not quite over yet, but the text of the Dodd-Frank bill has been agreed and derivatives users have cause for both celebration and concern.
Are the CFTC, SEC and Fed equipped for their new powers?
Despite a last-minute hitch, the final text of ambitious financial regulatory reform legislation was agreed last month, which would hand supervisors sweeping new powers over financial institutions. But are regulators equipped for their new…
Profile - Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Theo Lubke
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has been shepherding global efforts to improve the over-the-counter derivatives market since 2005 and continues to push dealers to improve in areas such as transparency and central clearing. Theo Lubke, senior vice…
South Korea implements product pre-approval regulation
South Korea launched its new derivatives product approval system in June but issues remain
Energy companies face up to clearing requirements
Elimination of a catch-all clearing exemption in US financial reform legislation looks like bad news for big energy companies – the industry warns mandatory derivatives clearing will do untold harm. Peter Madigan reports
Reform bill forces energy risk management rethink
New US derivatives regulation is expected to compel companies to redefine their risk management strategies
New US derivatives rules to boost tech firms' energy business
The new US derivatives regulatory regime to raise transparency and reporting requirements for energy traders will present business opportunities for technology companies in the sector
Dodd-Frank bill sparks end-user margin fears
Reform bill ambiguity means end-users might have to post margin even if they don't clear swaps.
Container swap derivative clearing to boost market
LCH Clearnet's launch of a new over-the-counter (OTC) clearing service for container freight swap agreements is set to inject liquidity into the emerging market