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CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee discusses margin volatility and LIBOR transition challenges
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a meeting of its Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on July 21 via teleconference, covering a wide range of topics including the impact of the pandemic on derivatives markets, the current status of the transition away from the Libor benchmark, and an upcoming report on climate-related financial risks.
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CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee applauds flexibility in electronic trading proposal
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee held a wide-ranging public meeting via teleconference on July 16. TAC subcommittees offered several short presentations on topics including the recently proposed electronic trading risk principles, cybersecurity, data security, virtual currencies and distributed ledger technology.
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For some equity index futures, initial margin requirements have doubled in 2020
It is not unusual for clearinghouses to increase initial margin requirements during periods of market stress. But the turmoil that took place in March, when equity markets crashed and then rebounded in an exceptionally short period of time, prompted a rapid increase in the amount of initial margin for certain equity index futures over just a few trading days.
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People News - June/July 2020
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
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CCP equivalence clarity needed by September to avoid cliff edge, say panellists
European Commission official says Brussels will not wait until last minute to make its intentions known, but markets should prepare for all possible outcomes
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Insights into penalty guidance - Q&A with CFTC enforcement director James McDonald
In May 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division of Enforcement issued updated guidance—the first since 1994—outlining factors it will consider in recommending civil monetary penalties in enforcement actions. To help FIA members understand the significance of this guidance, Allison Lurton, FIA's general counsel, conducted a live interview with James McDonald, the CFTC's head of enforcement.
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Commodity market participants discuss 2020 challenges and future opportunities
Final day of FIA's IDX-V conference focuses on commodity markets
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Derivatives industry experts discuss lessons learned from COVID-19 crisis
Second day of FIA's IDX-V conference focuses on the trading cycle and post-trade processing
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CFTC withdraws Reg AT, advances supplemental electronic trading proposal
Commission also finalizes rulemakings on post-trade name give-up, covered funds and margin requirements
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FIA highlights resilience of derivatives markets in first-ever digital conference
Topics at FIA's IDX-V conference include a deep dive into the European regulatory environment, a panel discussion on how derivatives exchanges are handling record volume and volatility, and an exploration of "lessons learned" from the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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