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New BIS report on central banks and collateral

March 27, 2013 by Maria Leontiou 0 Comments

A new BIS report on Central bank collateral frameworks and practices is out. Given the growing attention focused on collateral-related issues in the broader financial system the Markets Committee established a Study Group to take stock of how collateral frameworks and practices compare across central banks and the key changes they have undergone since mid-2007. As the role of central banks in […]

Bank for International Settlements, business, Central bank, central banks, collateral

FIA & ISDA Publish Key Clearing Addendum for FCMs

August 30, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 0 Comments

The press release below came from the FIA, the result of much work between the FIA & ISDA. The resulting document sets out the key rights and obligations between an FCM and it’s clients for clearing OTC (ISDA) products. Follow the link to the ISDA website below to download the documentation for free. The addendum […]

FIA, ISDA

business

TradeTech, Nov 22nd in London

August 17, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 0 Comments

I will be attending TradeTech on the 22nd in London, see below for reasons why you might want to also… The last technical details of EMIR are due at the end of September 2012, and the impact of the interaction between EMIR, Dodd-Frank MiFID II, MiFIR and Basel III- CRD IV is gradually taking shape: […]

Event

business, economy

Registration rules for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants

April 25, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 3 Comments

The SEC & CFTC finally defined what an SD or MSP is: http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2012/2012-67.htm http://cftc.gov/PressRoom/Events/opaevent_cftcdoddfrank041812 http://cftc.gov/ucm/groups/public/@newsroom/documents/file/msp_ecp_factsheet_final.pdf I went through the rules and my summary is this: Register as Swap Dealer if: Your firm routinely stands ready to enter into swaps at the request or demand of a counterparty Makes a market in swaps (‘swaps’ meaning OTC / […]

CFTC, Dodd Frank, SEC

business, economy, environment

Is this site blocked for you at work?

April 5, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 0 Comments

I know of one French Bank who blocks this site for employees, as it’s hosted by WordPress and therefore qualifies as “social media” – (yes, post your relationship status here). Does anyone else have problems reaching these pages from work? It would be very useful to know. Let me know using the comments, please.

Research

blogging, business, relationship status

ALMOST SOLD OUT – TEDxWallStreet March 30th Not For Profit Event and Trading Floor Reception at the NYSE

March 18, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 0 Comments

The first TEDx event on Wall Street is imminent, the press release here explains more about the event, first part below. First-Ever TEDxWallStreet to focus on ‘Redefining Success’ in a challenging world Leaders and entrepreneurs from various industries will convene at the New York Stock Exchange to share innovative and compelling ideas New York, March […]

TEDx

business, current-events

Jobs for Grads & Under-Grads

March 1, 2012 by Bill Hodgson 0 Comments

New business in the City employing students launches JDX Consulting (www.jdxconsulting.com) has launched a new business to solve staffing needs in city institutions not served by other sources of people. JDX is recruiting graduates (or under-grads) who are energetic, communicative and enthusiastic to be placed into short and long term roles within banks, investment managers, […]

News

business, research