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The Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed rules to implement the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II and related provisions for entities under its supervisory jurisdiction, including special provisions related to algorithmic trading. PRA said its proposed rules generally mirror those proposed by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority in December 2015, but reflect PRA’s different regulatory emphasis, namely ensuring the “safety and soundness” of firms it oversees, rather than preventing market abuse or disorderly conduct.
CONTINUE READINGAccess to America
Taiwan Futures Exchange announced on March 16 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued relief allowing the exchange’s index options, equity options and exchange-traded-fund options to be offered to eligible U.S. broker-dealers and institutions.
CONTINUE READINGVoice over Internet
Green Key Technologies, a Chicago-based firm that provides voice-over-internet services designed for traders, recently announced partnerships with Trading Technologies International, a leading vendor of trading software, and Speakerbus.
CONTINUE READINGU.S. Treasury to Monitor Financial Stability of Clearinghouses
The Treasury Department's Office of Financial Research said in its annual report released on Jan. 27 that it will monitor the financial stability of clearinghouses.
CONTINUE READINGStronger 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.
CONTINUE READINGSEF Benefits
The Bank of England on Jan. 15 released a staff working paper studying the impact of Dodd-Frank rules requiring that certain interest rate swaps be traded on swap execution facilities.
CONTINUE READINGPower Move
The European Energy Exchange, a unit of Deutsche Boerse, has expanded eastward.
CONTINUE READINGPeople - March 2016
Tullett Prebon named veteran futures industry executive Nicolas Breteau (pictured) as chief commercial officer, based in London.
CONTINUE READINGMargin Methodology
On Feb. 1, FIA and ISDA submitted a response to ESMA's Consultation Paper reviewing Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 regarding the margin period of risk (MPOR) for client accounts.
CONTINUE READINGMAC Swaps: An Analysis of Trading Trends in 2015
Several years ago a group of buy-side firms came together in an effort to lead the interest rate swap market towards greater standardization of contract terms.
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