On Dec. 15, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a proposed interpretation concerning the boundaries of its authority over the spot market in bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
CONTINUE READINGOn Dec. 1, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission gave the green light for three exchanges to launch derivatives on bitcoin, opening the door for an influx of investors to an exciting but potentially risky new asset class.
CONTINUE READINGThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced on Dec. 1 that three exchanges have certified that their bitcoin derivatives contracts comply with U.S. rules and regulations, clearing the way for these exchanges to begin trading the contracts.
CONTINUE READINGOn Oct. 13, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the European Commission announced two agreements aimed at preserving cross-border access to derivatives markets ahead of MiFID II.
CONTINUE READINGOn Nov. 17, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission published market integrity rules which create a consolidated set of market integrity rules for futures markets and securities markets.
CONTINUE READINGMike Davis, director of oil market development at Intercontinental Exchange, discusses current trends shaping the global oil markets.
CONTINUE READINGA few years ago, Simon Vincent, now of FIS, and Tony Foreman of Ancoa were on their normal train commute – from Kent in southeast England to the City of London.
CONTINUE READINGIn the aftermath of a severe financial and economic crisis, Europe is still struggling to return to even keel, reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth.
CONTINUE READINGA preliminary research report by three professors at the Toulouse School of Economics[1] has raised concerns over the impact impending regulations could have on market liquidity.
CONTINUE READINGOn 29 January, FIA EPTA submitted a response on behalf of its 27 members to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the EU regulatory framework for financial services.
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