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CFTC Approves Supplement To Position Limits Proposal To Permit Exchanges To Recognize Non-enumerated Bona Fide Hedges

Date 26/05/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today voted unanimously to issue for public comment a supplement to its December 2013 position limits proposal that will modify the procedures proposed for persons seeking exemptions from speculative position limits for non-enumerated bona fide hedging. Further the proposal would define procedures for recognition of certain anticipatory bona fide hedge positions.
TSX Is Requesting Comments On Proposed Rule Amendments - Parts IV And VI Of The TSX Company Manual

Date 26/05/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has published for comment proposed amendments to Parts IV and VI of the TSX Company Manual (the "Manual"). The proposed amendments will: (i) introduce website disclosure requirements for TSX listed issuers; and (ii) amend the disclosure requirements regarding security based compensation arrangements in the Manual, in particular by introducing Form 15 -Disclosure of Security Based Compensation Arrangements.
Statement Of CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo Regarding Supplemental Proposal On Position Limits For Derivatives: Certain Exemptions And Guidance

Date 26/05/2016

I support issuing for public comment today’s proposal to supplement and revise the Commission’s 2013 proposed rule to establish federal position limits for certain core referenced futures, options and swaps contracts. The supplemental proposal appears responsive to a broad range of public comments. I believe it is a positive step forward in devising a final rule that will take into account certain practical realities associated with administering a workable position limits regime.
IROC Publishes New Three-Year Strategic Plan

Date 26/05/2016

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published its new three-year Strategic Plan, detailing how the public interest regulator plans to protect investors and support healthy capital markets while addressing the many changes affecting the investment industry and Canadian investors. As part of this Plan, IIROC is also publishing its priorities for the first year.
Statement Of CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On Supplemental Proposal On Position Limits For Derivatives

Date 26/05/2016

Today, the CFTC has taken a significant step toward finalizing its rules on position limits this year.

MIAX Options Exchange: MIAX Options - June 1, 2016 Fee Changes - Data Center Technical Support Fee

Date 26/05/2016

Effective June 1, 2016, the Exchange will assess Members and Non-Members that request MIAX technical support at any of the MIAX data centers a fee of $200 per hour for such technical support.
Office Of Financial Research Media Update: “A Map Of Collateral Uses And Flows”

Date 26/05/2016

The OFR released a working paper today entitled, “A Map of Collateral Uses and Flows.” The paper says collateral is exchanged among market participants to support financial activities, including secured funding, securities lending, securities exchanges, margin lending, derivatives, and clearing. The paper creates a collateral map to show how collateral moves among bilateral counterparties, triparty banks, and central counterparties, and can spread stress through the financial system. The paper also discusses the recent increase in collateral demand, effects of post-crisis regulation, and collateral-related stress scenarios.
ESMA Issues Technical Standards On Indirect Clients

Date 26/05/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued two final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on indirect clearing under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) respectively. The draft RTS clarify provisions of indirect clearing arrangements for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives and help to ensure consistency and that an appropriate level of protection for indirect clients exists.
Profit & Loss Announces 2016 Winners Of “The FoXy’s” - Rafael Quezada Inducted Into P&L’s Hall Of Fame - Virtu Takes Top Market Maker Award

Date 26/05/2016

Profit & Loss readers cast record numbers of votes for their preferred market makers and service providers this year, and award winners were on hand to collect trophies at the Profit & Loss Hall of Fame & FoXy’s Readers’ Choice Awards luncheon
FTC Announces Agenda For June 9 FinTech Forum On Marketplace Lending, FTC Chairwoman Will Open Half-Day Workshop

Date 26/05/2016

Technology experts, consumer advocates, and industry and government representatives will be part of the Federal Trade Commission’s first FinTech Forum event examining marketplace lending and its impact on consumers, taking place June 9.