BAML Connects to GMEX as Clearing and Settlement Agent
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) has connected to GMEX Exchange, Eurex’s fledging London-based swaps futures trading platform.
Derivatives
ISDA Calls for Amended Rules on Dodd-Frank's 5th Anniversary
US regulators should work to harmonise rules stemming from the Dodd-Frank Act and ensure central counterparties (CCPs) are more resilient, according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).
Investment in ETFs Outperform Hedge Fund Market
Assets invested in the global exchange traded product (ETF) market surpassed investment in the hedge fund industry at the end of second quarter, according to consultancy firm ETFGI.
Report Outlines Buy-Side’s Derivatives Concerns
Trading costs, market access and sell-side retrenchment are the top concerns for buy-side firms active in listed derivatives trading, according to a new research paper.
Derivatives Market Concerned by Trade Reporting Costs
Market participants on both sides of the Atlantic are concerned about the increasing costs of staying compliant with OTC derivatives trade reporting requirements.
GC Perspective: Clement Phelipeau, SGSS, on Collateral Management
It is a time for asset managers and financial institutions to make some bold decisions as they adapt their collateral and liquidity management functions to support the future growth of their global investment activities.
Banks See Future in Outsourcing Derivatives Clearing
As operational costs continue to mount for clearing banks, outsourcing certain functions to third-party vendors could be the way forward in seeking efficiencies, according to industry experts.
Collateral Experts Highlight Different Priorities for Buy Side and Sell Side
The buy side and sell side are asymmetrical in their approach to collateral management, industry experts say.
Soc Gen Enters Portfolio Margining Deal with CME
Societe Generale Prime Services has partnered with CME Group to offer portfolio margining for its clients, as the bank looks to ease collateral requirements for end-users.
Nomura Exits OTC Derivatives Client Clearing
Nomura has joined the growing list of brokers to pull out of providing OTC clearing services due to continued regulatory uncertainty.