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University College London Validates GMEX Constant Maturity Future - UCLPperforms Study To Evaluate Viability Of Unique Aspects Of GMEX Constant Maturity Future Product

Date 23/07/2014

A team from the Computer Science Department of University College London (UCL), led by visiting professor Donald Lawrence, carried out an independent evaluation of the overnight process that maintains the Constant Maturity aspect of the GMEX Interest Rate Swap Index Average (IRSIA) Constant Maturity Future (CMF) product as an alternative to Interest Rate Swaps (IRS).

DIFC Posts Consultation Papers For Public Comment On DIFC Netting Law

Date 23/07/2014

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority has announced the proposed introduction of a DIFC Netting Law, for public consultation.

Osaka Exchange: Latest Update Of Deliverable Bonds And Conversion Factors Of JGB Futures

Date 23/07/2014

Deliverable bonds and conversion factors of JGB Futures (5-year, 10-year & 20-year)

UK House Of Lords Take Evidence On High Frequency Trading From Brad Katsuyama, President And CEO, IEX

Date 22/07/2014

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee held two evidence sessions on high profile and controversial financial issues as they take evidence on high frequency trading (HFT) and going concern in financial reporting.

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee will hold two evidence sessions on high profile and controversial financial issues as they take evidence on high frequency trading (HFT) and going concern in financial reporting.

SIFMA Statement on Cybersecurity Recommendations in 9/11 Commission Report

Date 22/07/2014

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, after the 9/11 Commission Report identified cybersecurity as a key area of focus for U.S. security and recommended that Congress should enact cybersecurity legislation to enable private companies to collaborate with the government in countering cyber threats: 

"Cybersecurity is a top priority for the financial services industry, which is dedicating significant resources to protect the integrity of the financial markets and the millions of Americans who use financial services every day. This report underscores the importance of cybersecurity legislation that would make it easier for the industry and government to work together to address this growing threat. A robust public-private partnership is the most effective way to prevent and defend against cyber attacks. We urge Congress to prioritize national security and take action now on the bipartisan information sharing legislation pending in the Senate."

CFTC Releases Rule Enforcement Review Of ICE Futures U.S.

Date 22/07/2014

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) notified ICE Futures U.S. (Exchange) today of the results of a rule enforcement review completed by the Commission’s Division of Market Oversight (Division). The Division assessed the Exchange’s compliance with elements of Core Principles 4 and 5, relating to the Exchange’s market surveillance program.

Office Of Financial Research Hosts Meeting Of The Financial Research Advisory Committee

Date 22/07/2014

On Thursday, July 24, the Office of Financial Research (OFR) will host a meeting of the Financial Research Advisory Committee, which provides advice to the OFR, informs the OFR agenda for research and data, and assists the OFR in fulfilling its mission.

ESMA Consults On Counterparty Risk Calculation Methods For UCITS Subject To Central Clearing

Date 22/07/2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on the calculation of counterparty risk by Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) which enter into OTC derivative transactions which need to be centrally cleared under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

Speech By Tracey McDermott, Director Of Enforcement And Financial Crime, The UK Financial Conduct Authority, At The Thompson Reuters Compliance & Risk Summit, London

Date 22/07/2014

It is my pleasure to attend today’s compliance and risk summit and to speak to you for the second consecutive year.

Dillon Gage To Offer Bullion Coins From Banco De Mexico - Mexican Libertads Are Growing In Popularity With Collectors

Date 22/07/2014

Dallas-based Dillon Gage Metals is pleased to announce its partnership with Banco de Mexico to begin distributing silver bullion products minted by Mexico’s national mint, La Casa de Moneda de Mexico. Mexico’s national mint is the oldest coin producer in the Americas, dating back to 1535.  The mint has manufactured legal tender coinage the city of San Luis Potosí since 1983.