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  • ISDA Sends VM ‘Big Bang’ Letter To Regulators

    Date 07/02/2017

    The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”), the Global Financial Markets Association, including its Global FX Division (“GFMA”), The Investment Association (“IA”), Financial Services Roundtable (“FSR”), The ABA Securities Association (“ABASA”), and The American Council of Life Insurers (“ACLI”) (together, the “Associations”) are writing on behalf of their members to request regulatory forbearance in respect of the March 1, 2017 compliance date for the exchange of variation margin (“VM”) under the regulations (the “VM regulations”), and/or pursuant to the oversight, of the authorities to which this letter has been addressed.

  • Office Of Financial Research Update - The Case For Including Capital Buffers In Stress Tests

    Date 07/02/2017

    The U.S. Office of Financial Research today posted a research brief, entitled, “Capital Buffers and the Future of Bank Stress Tests,” and an accompanying blog, entitled, “The Case for Including Capital Buffers in Stress Tests,” by Deputy Director for Research and Analysis Stacey Schreft. The brief says U.S. bank regulators are phasing in new capital buffers to cushion against shocks. Systemically important banks will hold three buffers, while most banks will hold one. The Federal Reserve may integrate the buffers into stress tests. As a result, some banks would hold more capital. Without the change, stress tests could have a bigger impact on less systemic banks. Another proposal could make stress tests less effective.

  • Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer: Producer Sentiment Skyrockets Again

    Date 07/02/2017

    Agricultural producer sentiment hit a record high for the second consecutive month, according to the January Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

  • Recommended All-Share Merger Between London Stock Exchange Group Plc And Deutsche Börse AG - Information Update - Expected Aggregate Fees And Expenses On London Stock Exchange Group Deutsche Börse Merger

    Date 07/02/2017

    Pursuant to Rule 24.16(c) of the City Code, London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSEG") and Deutsche Börse AG ("Deutsche Börse") have provided an update to the Takeover Panel on the aggregate fees and expenses expected to be incurred by HLDCO123 plc ("HoldCo"), LSEG and Deutsche Börse in connection with the Merger, as outlined in Appendix A.

  • SEC: Private Equity Adviser Barred From Industry For Improper Withdrawal From Funds

    Date 07/02/2017

    The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a private equity adviser has been permanently barred from the securities industry and must pay a $1.25 million penalty to settle charges that he withdrew improper fees from two private equity funds he managed.