US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Déjà vu for common domain model
Piecemeal progress on ambitious derivatives data standard raises questions over business case
Symphony suspends Sparc pending registration talks with CFTC
The comms provider may have to register its RFQ workflow and messaging tool as a Sef, or perhaps permanently shut down the business line.
Waters Wrap: Would DLT really have prevented Archegos? (And thoughts on Itiviti)
While Christopher Giancarlo says distributed ledger technology could’ve helped prime brokers better monitor their risk exposures to Archegos Capital Management, Anthony (and others) are not so sure about that. He also looks at the Broadridge-Itiviti deal.
‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo says DLT could have aided in Archegos
The former CFTC chair says managing collateral by using distributed ledger technology would enable the better oversight of risks.
Bitcoin Futures Face Turbulent Times in the Windy City
Bitcoin conquered the world in 2017, but the performance of the futures looks like it will have to wait longer for take-off.
Bitcoin Futures Surge on Launch, Trigger Circuit Breakers
Trading in the world’s first bitcoin futures began on Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) last night, triggering market circuit breakers twice as investors piled on, causing the spot price of bitcoin to jump by more than $2,000 amid lingering concerns about the…
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
Fidelity Continues Digital Currency Experimentation with Coinbase Link
Investment manager partners with Coinbase to allow digital currency holdings to be represented in portfolio views
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
FSB: No Systemic Risk from Fintech Now but Counsels Future Vigilance
International regulators say it's too soon for fintech such as blockchain or robo-advisors to pose a threat to financial stability, but warns that caution is still necessary.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 53: CAT Decision, Reg AT, Natural Language Processing
Dan and Anthony celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast.
CFTC's Giancarlo: Regulators Need to Help Distributed-Ledger Technology Grow
CFTC commissioner will look to make reforms to help foster fintech growth.
The Death Knell Sounds for Reg AT's Source-Code Provision
With chairman Massad leaving the CFTC and commissioner Giancarlo likely to have a greater say, the source-code provision may be in trouble...if not the rule as a whole.
New Year's Resolutions for the Capital Markets: 2017 Edition
The most important things the industry needs to focus on for the coming year.
CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad Resigns
Massad will leave the regulator Jan. 20, Inauguration Day.
CFTC Pushes Forward with Reg AT, Source Code Provision as Giancarlo Dissents
Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo issued a scathing rebuke of the proposal's source code provision.
Will Robots Save Us From Robots?
Is artificial intelligence the key to properly surveilling the markets?
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 40: North American Buy-Side Technology Summit
Dan and Anthony talk about the biggest topics at the most recent Waters event.
Reg AT Grabs Spotlight at North American BST Summit 2016
A controversial regulation was the talk of this year's event.
Reg AT's Source Code Rule Still Striking a Nerve
Panelists at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed the merits of the source code portion of Reg AT.
Reg AT's Source Code Proposal Remains Lighting Rod
Panelists at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed the merits of the source code portion of Reg AT.