Focus
September 2016
'News'
Featured News
ISDA Pleads For Help | The OTC Space Industry Infrastructure Forum
19 September 2016 | Bill Hodgson
ISDA sets out the case for a stronger cross-industry response to change | The OTC Space Calls For Industry Captains to Join A Discussion Forum
'Events'
Featured Event
SmartDX 360 2016, New York
16 September 2016 | Robin Moody
The SmartDX 360 event is an exclusive gathering that will provide insightful discussions, presentations and knowledge sharing on the SmartDX solution.
'Events'
Featured Event
SmartDX 360 EMEA 2016, London
16 September 2016 | Robin Moody
The SmartDX 360 EMEA 2016 event is an exclusive gathering that will provide insightful discussions, presentations and knowledge sharing on the SmartDX solution.
'Articles'
Featured Article
Arbitrage and the Leverage Ratio
16 September 2016 | Amanda Cai
Ever since the dramatic banking collapse in 2008 Regulators and Central Banks have been pre-occupied with finding the magic bullet that prevents another systematic financial crisis arising in the future.
'Events'
Global Fund Forum 2016: 10% Discount for OTC Space Readers
16 September 2016 | Samantha Hodgson
Now in its third year, Global Fund Forum is the highlight of the year for Hedge Connection. OTC Space registered readers can take advantage of a 10% discount on registration.
'Articles'
Featured Article
Navigating the MiFID Maze | The Video
15 September 2016 | George Bollenbacher
Enjoy a recording of a recent webiner by George Bollenbacher of CMA, on the complexity faced by your Order Management System in applying the MiFID II rules.
'Events'
Updated - 10th Annual Collateral Management Forum: 10% Discount for OTC Space Readers
14 September 2016 | Samantha Hodgson
Fleming's long-established European edition of the Collateral Management Forum will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2016. OTC Space registered readers can take advantage of a 10% discount on registration.
'Events'
Updated - Clearing and Settlement World 2016: 15% Discount for OTC Space Readers
14 September 2016 | Samantha Hodgson
For those eager to rise above this complexity, Clearing and Settlement World is the only conference to exclusively bring together operations leaders from top buy and sell side institutions to benchmark their post-trade function with those best in class. A 15% discount is available to OTC Space registered readers.
'News'
Lombard Risk launches AgileCOLLATERAL: Cloud Based Margin, Like a MarginCloud?
14 September 2016 | Bill Hodgson
London, UK – 13th September 2016 – Lombard Risk Management plc (LSE: LRM), a leading provider of integrated collateral and regulatory reporting solutions is launching AgileCOLLATERAL, a cloud-based collateral management system which offers the functionality of its market-leading COLLINE solution in a modular, light touch delivery format.
'News'
Featured News
SmartDX Becomes Independent From Thunderhead
12 September 2016 | Robin Moody
Thunderhead today announced that its Smart Communications division, the leading cloud solution for customer and business communications, has been acquired by leading private
'Articles'
Featured Article
ESAs reject proposed amendments from the European Commission to technical standards on non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives
09 September 2016 |
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA - ESAs), published today their Opinion addressed to the European Commission expressing disagreement with its proposed amendments to the final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) o
'Articles'
Margin Rules: Lessons Learned
08 September 2016 |
It’ll probably come as no surprise that one of the major preoccupations for ISDA and many of its members over the past week has been the implementation of non-cleared margin requirements.
'Articles'
Featured Article
MiFID II data quality and reconciliation: urgent preparation needed
07 September 2016 | Patrick Thornton-Smith
It was back in early February when the European Commission confirmed the introduction of MiFID II would be delayed a year, to January 2018. At that time, I recall a general feeling of relief from most financial institutions facing a huge upheaval to be compliant with the new directive.
'News'
Featured News
The European Uncleared Margin Rules (May) Not Be Ready Until Late April or Worse
05 September 2016 | Bill Hodgson
The European regulatory process is a flowchart with many options and possible loops, the arrival of the regulations for uncleared OTC business. Follow this timeline and see when you think they will be published and fully effective.
'News'
US overtakes UK in OTC Volume | BIS Triennial Survey
01 September 2016 |
The BIS published their trienniel survey today which shows a change in the balance of OTC business activity to the US from the UK:
'Events'
CCP Clearing, Risk Management, Recovery and Resolution (US): 10% Discount for OTC Space Readers
01 September 2016 | Samantha Hodgson
This new and unique two day conference will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of central counterparty (CCP) clearing models and operational frameworks in the United States (U.S.). Registered OTC Space readers can access a 10% discount on registration.
'News'
The CFTC Argues With Itself Over the Bilateral Margin Rules
01 September 2016 | Bill Hodgson
It amuses me that the CFTC Commissioners publicly criticize their own organisation, on their own website. Sort of like kicking yourself up the backside shouting "idiots idiots" at the same time.
'Articles'
Non-cleared margin rules put spotlight on Blazer market hub
01 September 2016 |
With today being the start of the new era of OTC business, the bilateral margin rules are now applicable in the US, Japan and Canada, you might like to learn more about the new margin platforms from our Breakfast Briefing we held earlier in the ye
August 2016
'Articles'
Featured Article
A Systematic Approach to Staying Ahead of Regulations: Rocket Edition
31 August 2016 | Lloyd Altman
All firms that participate in the Capital Markets Industry - from Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Asset Managers, and Corporate Treasuries to Exchanges and Industry Utilities - need to stay abreast of existing and emerging regulations that dictate what, how, when, and where they need to report about their activity.
'Events'
FIA Expo 2016: 31st Annual FIA Futures and Options Expo
26 August 2016 | Samantha Hodgson
Your source for breaking news, valuable insights and innovative solutions for the listed derivatives and cleared swaps community. Over three days of engaging programming, you will connect with business leaders, industry stakeholders and top regulators.