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Lexology PRO | Hong Kong | 30 Aug 2023
Hong Kong regulators preparing to amend OTC derivative clearing rules
Hong Kong’s financial regulators are progressing their plans to amend the city’s Clearing Rules to better align them with international standards, announcing the conclusions of a joint consultation on proposed amendments to the rules.
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 29 Aug 2023
Vendor System Failure Results in Fine for Swap Dealer
A swap dealer settled charges with the CFTC for failing to retain audio files due to vendor system failures. In an Order, the CFTC stated that the…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 25 Aug 2023
CFTC Sets Comment Deadline for Proposed Amendments to SEF Transaction Confirmation Rule
The CFTC set a comment deadline of October 24, 2023 for proposed amendments to rules governing confirmation of transactions on swap execution…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 8 Aug 2023
CFTC Sets Comment Deadline on Proposed Amendments to Swaps Margin Requirements for Funds
The CFTC set a comment deadline of October 10, 2023 for proposed amendments to uncleared swaps margin requirements. The amendments are intended to…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 27 Jul 2023
CFTC Proposes Amendments to SEF Confirmation Rule
The CFTC proposed amendments to rules governing confirmation of transactions on swap execution facilities ("SEFs"). The proposal, which is intended…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 26 Jul 2023
CFTC Proposes Swaps Margin Amendments Relating to Money Market Funds and "Seeded" Funds
The CFTC proposed amendments to uncleared swaps margin requirements to (i) expand the scope of money market funds that qualify as acceptable…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 26 Jul 2023
CFTC Proposes Amendments to Intermediary Rule Filing Requirements
The CFTC proposed amendments to rule filing requirements for various types of registered entities, including designated contract markets ("DCMs")…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 11 Jul 2023
CFTC Staff Extends Financial Reporting Relief for Bank Swap Dealers
CFTC staff extended temporary no-action relief for bank Swap Dealers ("Bank SDs") from certain financial reporting requirements. CFTC Letter 23-11…
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP | USA | 10 Jul 2023
CFTC Approves "Made Available to Trade" Determination for SOFR and SONIA Overnight Swaps
The CFTC approved a made-available-to-trade ("MAT") determination for certain overnight index swaps referencing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate…
Stevens & Bolton LLP | United Kingdom | 28 Jun 2023
A-Z of banking and finance: H is for hedging
Have you heard the term "hedging your bets" and wondered what the term "hedging" really means? In the financial world, to "hedge" is to enter into an…
