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Will Congress Overlook OTC Derivatives Regulation?
Recently, there has been a surprising feeling of cooperation surrounding financial reform in Washington. Whether that’s due to President Obama’s determination to see a bill by Memorial Day, or the …
Read More →Clearing Links in Place
Tradeweb’s announcement today that is has completed links with the major clearing houses (See LINK) is an important step towards a more streamlined electronic workflow. This is a key …
Read More →Procedural Roadblocks Expected in Final Senate Vote on Dodd Bill
Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and the Senate Banking Committee voted recently along party lines to push his bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, out of committee and …
Read More →The Dodd Bill: Encouraging Electronic Trading, But When?
The Dodd Bill on financial reform, which features significant OTC derivatives regulation, is another step towards increasing automation in the OTC derivatives markets. Among the steps it takes is …
Read More →From Conflict to Compromise – The Volcker Rule in Legislation
In January, President Obama spoke about his plan to overhaul the financial system, saying, “Banks will no longer be allowed to own, invest in, or sponsor hedge funds, private equity …
Read More →Market Participants Release Letter on OTC Derivatives Reform
Twenty-six major players in the over-the-counter derivatives market, including JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, have released a letter reaffirming their commitment to increasing market transparency and standardization. The letter restates …
Read More →“Lynch Amendment” Dead But Not Buried?
Chairman Dodd (D-CT) is expected to unveil a new draft Senate bill by the end of this week, embodying an agreement not only with Senator Corker (R-TN) but with Ranking …
Read More →Werner Langen’s ‘Own Initiative’ Report
Werner Langen, a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, is expected to present his report on financial reform to the committee on February 22, with …
Read More →Getting the Semantics of “Organized Markets” Right
By E. Paul Rowady Jr. Senior Analyst, TABB GroupOur business is notorious for being loose with labels. Whether for legitimate reasons, benign ignorance, inattention to detail, or some combination …
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Sen. Lincoln Proposes Tough Legislation for OTC Derivatives Markets
In a move to bring transparency to the OTC derivatives market, lower market risk and limit future bailouts of financial institutions, Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., Chairman of the U.S. Senate …
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