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SEC Proposes End-User Requirements Under Dodd-Frank Act For Security-Based Swaps Exempt From Mandatory Clearing

Date 15/12/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose requirements of end-users when they engage in a security-based swap transaction that is not subject to mandatory clearing.
NASDAQ OMX To Acquire FTEN - A Market Leader in Real-Time Risk Management Solutions

Date 15/12/2010

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has agreed to acquire FTEN, Inc. (FTEN), a leading provider of Real-Time Risk Management (RTRM) solutions for the financial securities market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SEC Proposes Review Process For Mandatory Clearing Of Security-Based Swaps Under Dodd-Frank Act

Date 15/12/2010

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose rules required under the Dodd-Frank Act that would set out the way in which clearing agencies provide information to the SEC about security-based swaps that the clearing agencies plan to accept for clearing. This information is designed to aid the SEC in determining whether such security-based swaps are, in fact, required to be cleared.
SIFMA Applauds Senate Passage Of Tax Rate Extension Legislation - Urges Quick Action By House Of Representatives

Date 15/12/2010

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., executive vice president, public policy and advocacy in response to Senate passage of legislation that would extend, for two years, the current rates on capital gains and dividends tax rates.
Testimony Before The Subcommittee On General Farm Commodities And Risk Management, U.S. House Agriculture Committee, Washington, D.C. - CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton

Date 15/12/2010

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Moran, members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to be with you today.

U.S. Agencies Seek Comment On Market Risk And Basel II Advanced Approaches

Date 15/12/2010

Three federal bank regulatory agencies today announced they are seeking comment on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would revise the market risk capital rules for banking organizations with significant trading activity.
Statement Before The House Committee On Agriculture, Subcommittee On General Farm Commodities And Risk Management - CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler

Date 15/12/2010

Good morning Chairman Boswell, Ranking Member Moran and members of the Subcommittee. I thank you for inviting me to today’s hearing on behalf of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).1 I am pleased to testify alongside my fellow Commissioner, Bart Chilton.
Speech By SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar: Statement At SEC Open Meeting — Requiring That Derivatives Be Centrally Cleared Is the Centerpiece of Reform

Date 15/12/2010

The derivatives proposals before us begin the process to require that over-the-counter derivatives be centrally cleared and to determine which derivatives qualify for the exception to this clearing process.
“In-Laws And Outlaws” - Remarks Of CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton Of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission To The Americans For Financial Reform

Date 15/12/2010

Thanks for the opportunity to be with you today to talk about something I know has been on your minds for a long time—and mine too—speculative position limits in commodities.
Speech By SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro: Statement At SEC Open Meeting

Date 15/12/2010

Specialized Disclosure We next turn to the final three items on our agenda — recommendations that would fulfill Congress’ direction to create additional disclosure obligations for certain issuers. Because of my personal stock holdings, I am recused from participating in the third of these matters — concerning issuers in extractive industries. The first of these three specialized disclosure proposals implements Section 1502 of Dodd-Fran