Regulation
South Korean regulators caution Barclays and JP Morgan on currency derivatives sales
South Korean financial regulator has issued an institutional warning to Barclays and a caution to an individual at JP Morgan for breaking local banking rules by selling inappropriate currency derivatives that are used in exporter hedging programmes
Global FX Division establishes FXPB
The Global FX Division (GFXD) of AFME/SIFMA/ASIFMA announced the formation of a working group to focus specifically on the challenges and issues surrounding global FX prime brokerage (FXPB) and to implement over-the-counter FX clearing for clients.
Posen reveals Bank MPC at odds over fiscal policy
Bank of England rate-setter Adam Posen talks of divide over fiscal retrenchment; accuses majority view of being “excessively political”
CME’s CCP to clear Middle East products and reduce 'black swans'
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (CME) bid to eliminate 'black swan' events in the commodity derivatives arena received a boost with the announcement that the world's largest derivatives exchange will start clearing a new range of Middle Eastern and…
EU Prips consultation document accepts one size does not fit all
The European Union has published its consultation document on the legislative steps for the Packaged Retail Investment Products (Prips) initiative. The document contains few surprises and is available for final comments until January 31, 2011.
British bankers lobby Banking Commission
British Bankers’ Association chief executive Angela Knight warns against breaking up banks; argues Basel III does not need to be buffered by national measures
Dodd-Frank slows down full implementation of Basel II
Contradictions in the US regulations slowing down exit from Basel II parallel run
A call for closure
Indications of the multiplicity of challenges that central clearing will introduce to the forex markets came thick and fast at the FX Week Europe congress in London last Tuesday (November 16).
Custodians challenge FX prime brokers in clearing landscape
Custodian banks will become the biggest threat to FX prime brokers if clearing is introduced to foreign exchange, according to Jason Vitale, global head of dbClear FX - FX prime brokerage and clearing at Deutsche Bank.
Second flash crash inevitable
A second flash crash is inevitable while there is no consistency in the rules at exchanges, said delegates at the FX Week Europe congress in London last Tuesday (November 16).
Tech takes lead over regulation in 2010
Technology has been the main focus for the market in 2010, according to a delegate poll at the FX Week Europe congress held in London last Tuesday (November 16).
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Asian banks prepare for national clearing houses
Several Asian nations could compel their banks to clear swaps in-country - others seek to join foreign CCPs on special terms
BIS: FX derivatives growth rate slows
The over-the-counter FX derivatives market has seen a slowdown in growth rate following the financial crisis, as revealed in the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) triennial foreign exchange survey and its semi-annual OTC derivatives statistics.
Tullett Prebon emerges as FX broker powerhouse
Tullett Prebon has eclipsed the competition in the best broker category, coming first in currency options, emerging markets and forwards FX.
Regulation: The great unknown
The biggest risk going into the New Year is the impact of regulations on the forex industry.
China inflation suggests more rate hikes likely
Brian Jackson, senior strategist at RBC Capital Markets in Hong Kong, looks at China's policy reaction to worsening inflation
BarCap still number one for e-FX
Barclays Capital held onto its crown as best bank in electronic trading for the third year running, while also moving up to first place for currency options and post-trade services categories.
FXall shines as professional electronic trading venue
FXall has claimed the top spot for electronic trading venues, ousting FXConnect, which drops to second place this year.
Extra capital needed for institutions deemed too big to fail, FSB warns
FSB sets out broad direction for special treatment, but admits the possible need for national discretion.
Banks could circumvent Volcker rule by gaining hedge fund exposure synthetically
Volcker rule may contain loophole that allows banks to invest in hedge funds
Basel Committee considers capital charges on bank exposures to CCP default funds
A new capital charge on bank exposures to CCP default funds could be introduced in December, says Osfi's White.
EC likely to follow a US clearing exemption for FX swaps and forwards
The European Commission (EC) is likely to exempt foreign exchange swaps and forwards from a mandatory clearing requirement if the US decides to do so, according to Patrick Pearson, head of the financial markets infrastructure unit at the EC.
Homogeneous regulations could contribute to risk, says former Brazil central bank chief
Arminio Fraga warns about the use of globally standardised methodologies for regulatory capital, as well as the dangers of multiple central counterparties
Buy-side targets capital efficiency, says UBS
Findings of UBS analysts stoke fears of race to the bottom among over-the-counter derivatives clearing firms