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Big Data
In October, Intercontinental Exchange agreed to acquire Interactive Data for $5.2 billion, making it the third-largest data provider in global markets.
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China's Rising Role in Middle Eastern Oil Markets
Two Chinese state-owned oil companies have become major players in the physical market for Middle Eastern crude oil.
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Thinking Forward
In this issue, MarketVoice takes a look ahead at the "mega trends" affecting our industry. We asked four thought leaders—two from the regulatory world and two from the markets—to talk about the trends and issues that they see as the most important for our industry as we start the new year.
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Blockchain: A Closer Look
Industry leaders at FIA's Futures and Options Expo in Chicago discuss how blockchain technology can be used in the financial markets.
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Automated Trading: CFTC Pushes for Better Risk Controls
The proposal will apply regardless of whether the trading is high or low frequency.
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Market Transparency
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Dec. 22 asked for public comment on draft technical specifications for how swap trades are reported.
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FX Clearing: Coming Into View
Higher capital requirements for derivatives trading will create economic incentives for banks and other market participants to move their foreign exchange positions into clearinghouses.
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Regulatory Harmonization
On Nov. 5, FIA submitted jointly with two other trade associations, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association and the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets a written response to the consultation published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission regarding the introduction of mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, which is expected in mid-2016, and the expansion of the existing trade reporting regime.
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EMIR Implementation
On Dec. 1, the European Commission finalized the dates for implementing the first set of mandatory clearing requirements for over-the-counter derivatives.
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IDB Consolidation
ICAP in November entered into an £1.1 billion ($1.63 USD) agreement to sell its brokerage business to Tullett Prebon. Although ICAP will retain some ownership of the combined company, the move marks a decisive shift away from ICAP's origins as a voice broker. Going forward, the company will focus primarily on two main lines of business: post-trade services and electronic markets.
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