The impact of new regulation on banks has been the subject of fevered debate in recent years. What share of the pain has the buy-side had to endure?
Market participants seek to revive single-name CDS
The credit default swap market has suffered years of declining volumes, partly thanks to regulatory burdens, but dealers are optimistic it can begin to recover.
Pressure grows for deference on derivatives rules
The governments of the G20 nations have agreed to speed up efforts to defer to each other's regulatory regimes for over-the-counter derivatives, with a particular focus on clearing houses.
Regulators broaden examination of foreign exchange markets
Already under pressure over allegations of benchmark rigging, foreign exchange traders are now facing fresh scrutiny over the practice of ‘last look’.
Sovereign risk weight review could trigger heavy consequences
An end to the zero-risk view of sovereign debt could hit bank balance sheets and the borrowing costs of more indebted nations.
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