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New York State Department Of Financial Services (NYDFS) Grants First Charter To A New York Virtual Currency Company - Bitcoin Exchange “itBit”– Based in New York City – Receives License Under New York Banking LaW

Date 07/05/2015

Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted a charter under the New York Banking Law to itBit Trust Company, LLC – a commercial Bitcoin exchange. ItBit, which is based in New York City, is the first virtual currency company to receive a charter from NYDFS. 

GoldMoney Weekly Market Report And Customer Metrics: Return Of Gold's Safe Haven Lure?

Date 07/05/2015

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Moscow Exchange: The Additional Trading Session Starts Later On 14 And 15 May 2015

Date 07/05/2015

Please note that the Derivatives market evening trading session will begin five minutes later, i.e. at 7:05 pm MSK, on 14 and 15 May 2015, as these are the last trading days for options contracts (in accordance with clause 7.2 of the Rules of organized trading for the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market).

EBA: Consultation Paper On ITS On Mapping Of ECAIs Credit Assessments

Date 07/05/2015

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The securities PGIL, SNGS, AFKS

Date 07/05/2015

The following risk parameters will be changed:

For PGIL

• Minimum level of Interest Risk Margin (Delta_1(2,3)_min) to 77% for the period from May 8, 2015 to May 15, 2015
• Lower REPO Penalty Rate (LPenRate) to −200% for May 13, 2015.

Office Of Financial Research Update

Date 07/05/2015

The OFR released two working papers today that focus on the potential risks of central clearing of over-the-counter derivative transactions:

Systemic Risk: The Dynamics under Central Clearing develops a model for concentration risks that clearing members pose to central counterparties. Over time, larger clearing members crowd out smaller clearing members. Systemic risk is created because high clearing member concentration results in relatively lower lending, higher cost of capital, and increasingly costly hedging. To address this risk, the paper proposes a self-funding systemic risk charge.

Hidden Illiquidity with Multiple Central Counterparties focuses on the systemic risks in markets cleared by multiple central counterparties (CCPs). Each CCP charges margins based on the potential impact from the default of a clearing member and subsequent liquidation of a large position. Swaps dealers can split their positions among multiple CCPs, effectively “hiding” potential liquidation costs. A lack of coordination among CCPs can lead to a “race to the bottom” because CCPs with lower perceived liquidation costs can drive competitors out of the market.

EBA Consults On Draft Technical Standards On The Mapping Of ECAIs Credit Assessments For Securitisation Positions

Date 07/05/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on the mapping of External Credit Assessment Institutions' (ECAIs) credit assessments for securitisation positions. These ITS will be part of the Single Rulebook in banking aimed at enhancing regulatory harmonisation across the European Union (EU) and will allow the credit ratings of all registered credit rating agencies to be used for the purposes of calculating institutions' capital requirements. The consultation will run until 7 August 2015.

Bucharest Stock Exchange CEO Discussed The AeRO Market During EBAN 2015 Angels Summit In Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Date 07/05/2015

On May 7, 2015, BVB CEO Ludwik Sobolewski participated at 2015 Angel Summit organized by the European Business Angels Network (EBAN), in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. 

OCC Says Listed Options Markets Must Remain Vibrant In The Eyes Of Regulators And Investors - Cites New Survey Results On Importance Of Options Industry Council - To Investors And Financial Advisors

Date 07/05/2015

At the 2015 Options Industry Conference in Miami, Michael McClain, President and Chief Operating Officer of OCC, the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today said, “As the foundation for secure markets, it is important for OCC to ensure that the listed options markets remain vibrant and liquid in the eyes of regulators and the investing public.”

BATS Sets Monthly Records In U.S. Options, Europe Trade Reporting - Remains #1 Etf Trading Venue In U.S., #1 Stock Market - In Europe - Reports 24.1% European Equities Market Share, Remains Continent’s #1 Trade Reporting Facility

Date 07/05/2015

BATS Global Markets (BATS) today reported April volume, market share, and monthly highlights including its best month on record for U.S. Options market share, 9.9%, and second-best month on record for U.S. equities market share, 21.2%.