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Swap Futures
Eris Exchange has undertaken a massive expansion of its interest rate swap futures, doubling the range of maturities available and introducing a new set of forward-starting contracts.
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Stronger Links with China
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing unveiled a new three-year strategic plan in January that sets ambitious goals for expanding its equity derivatives business, expanding the product services offered by the London Metal Exchange, entering the physical commodity markets in mainland China and introducing derivatives based on Chinese interest rates.
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Open Outcry
The London Metal Exchange in February unveiled its newly built Ring, the exchange's open-outcry trading floor, after relocating to Finsbury Square in London.
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U.S. regulators seek market feedback on treasury market evolution
On Jan. 19 the Treasury Department issued a request for information (RFI) on Treasury market structure, including both cash and futures trading.
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People - March 2016
Tullett Prebon named veteran futures industry executive Nicolas Breteau (pictured) as chief commercial officer, based in London.
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Liquidity Trends
Central bank officials working under the auspices of the Bank for International Settlements released two reports on Jan. 21 that analyze trends in global fixed income markets.
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New Products
The Reserve Bank of India released a report in February recommending the introduction of interest rate options so that banks and corporates can hedge their interest rate risks.
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Access to Canada
FIA WORKING WITH CANADIAN REGULATORS TO OBTAIN RELIEF FOR FOREIGN BROKERS
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FX Clearing
Two international regulatory bodies—the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions—issued a statement on Feb. 5 regarding liquidity issues related to the clearing of deliverable FX instruments.
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Commodity Trading
January set a record for cross-border trading at the Tokyo Commodity Exchange.
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