European Council Adopts Rules on Derivatives
The European Council today adopted a regulation aimed at increasing transparency in derivatives and reducing risk in…
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CFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider Final Rule on the Further Definition of the term “Swap,” Final Rule on the End-User Exception to Clearing, and Proposed Rule to Exempt from Clearing Certain Swaps by Cooperatives
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at…
OpenLink Announces CEO Succession
Kevin Hesselbirg to Continue as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors OpenLink Financial LLC, the leading…
CFTC Approves Phased Compliance Proposal for Certain Swap Regulations
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) today voted to propose a phased compliance program regarding certain swaps…
CFTC Approves Proposed Interpretive Guidance on Cross-Border Application of the Swaps Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) today approved for public comment proposed interpretive guidance regarding the cross-border…
CFTC Approves Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance its Identification of Futures and Swap Market Participants
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) has approved for publication in the Federal Register proposed…
SEC Adopts New Procedures for Reviewing Clearing Submissions Under Dodd-Frank Act
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted rules that establish procedures for its review of certain clearing…
Edward Boyle Joins OptionsCity Software Board of Advisors
Prominent executive to bring extensive financial industry knowledge and global business development skills to OptionsCity Software OptionsCity…
Clearing Certainty: Push, Ping or Hub Model?
Clearing certainty is a concern for many market participants as the industry moves towards central clearing. Lynn…
Patrick Birley Joins NYSE Euronext Clearing Team
NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced the appointment of Patrick Birley as Chief Commercial Officer of its new…