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  News - Jan 27, 2012 - Kevin Dugan

  Could Minimum CDS Block Size Hurt Transparency?

  If requirements for minimum block sizes for credit-default swaps are improperly gauged, firms could get a 30-minute window into large trades by taking advantage of overlapping laws requiring transparency and automatic sweeps from swap execution facilities.

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  News - Jan 24, 2012 - Robert McGlinchey

  Alternative Bonus Structures To Become The Norm

  A memo from Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan yesterday setting out alternative ways of paying a proportion of employee bonuses through a derivative-backed structured note had pulses racing among some in the investment banking community by the evening.

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  Credit markets - Jan 20, 2012 - Mike Kentz

  An FX E-Arms Race

  There is an “electronic arms race” going on amongst global banks, says Jeff Feig, global head of g10 fx at Citigroup in New York.

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  News - Jan 12, 2012 - Mike Kentz

  CFTC Lags On Volcker

  A proposed implementation of the Volcker Rule may have passed a Commodity Futures Trading Commission vote on Wednesday, but two Commissioners and a handful of market participants are questioning the timing and form of the proposals.

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  Current - Nov 18, 2011 - Kevin Dugan

  Will The EU Naked CDS Ban Be Effective?

  The European Parliament voted to all-but-ban short selling and naked credit default swap trading on sovereign debt—albeit with some seemingly large loopholes and details left fuzzy.

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  Blogs - Sep 27, 2011 -

  Live Blogging the 2011 Global Derivatives Awards

  The 2011 Global Derivatives Awards is taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Join us here as we live blog the winners, the speeches and all the behind the scenes chatter from the event. Stay tuned for constant updates.

• Blogs - Sep 22, 2011 -

  Join us Tuesday as we live blog the Derivative Intelligence Awards

  Can’t make it to London on Tuesday? Derivatives Intelligence will be live blogging the Derivatives Awards, filling you in on all the news as it happens.

• Blogs - Aug 19, 2011 -

  Reader Results: Should ISDA Review The Definition of Restructuring as a Credit Event?

  We asked you if the International Swaps and Derivatives Assocation should review the definition of restructuring as a credit event. Results after the jump.

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  Multi-media - Jul 21, 2011 -

  And Now For Something Completely Different...

  Sick of Greek dramas? Stressed out over bank tests? We present The Derivatives, a rock cover band of financial professionals, to bring relief to frazzled readers. Their financial takes on popular tunes are sure to bring a smile to your face. Take a gander at their rendition of the AC/DC classic “You Shook Me All Night Long”

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  Blogs - Jul 18, 2011 -

  IBC Reform Draws Banker Bashing

  LONDON - If you thought some of the responses and letters to regulators and legislators covering derivatives reform have been feisty already, take a look at some of the input the U.K. Independent Banking Commission has been given over the past few weeks.

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  Blogs - Jan 20, 2012 - Mike Kentz

  An FX E-Arms Race

  There is an “electronic arms race” going on amongst global banks, says Jeff Feig, global head of g10 fx at Citigroup in New York.

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  Blogs - Jan 12, 2012 - Mike Kentz

  CFTC Lags On Volcker

  A proposed implementation of the Volcker Rule may have passed a Commodity Futures Trading Commission vote on Wednesday, but two Commissioners and a handful of market participants are questioning the timing and form of the proposals.

• Events - Feb 14-15, 2012 -

  Structuring Shariah Compliance Derivative Master Class

  Modern Islamic finance remains in its infancy, having emerged only in the mid-1990s. Despite exceptional growth rates, Islamic finance is essentially devoid of derivatives products, in part due to doctrinal constraints and due in part to the infancy of the industry. In March of 2010, after years of effort, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) released The 2010 Tahawwut Master Agreement for the standardized effectuation of certain swaps and derivative transactions that are compliant with the principles of Islamic Shariah

• Events - Mar 06-08, 2012 -

  TradeTech USA

  Launched in 2001, TradeTech is a now a global conference series on equity trading with major events in London, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Mumbai, Moscow, Tokyo and other international cities. If it’s not TradeTech CERTIFIED, it’s not worth your time off the trading desk.

• Events - Mar 11-13, 2012 -

  The 2012 CBOE Risk Managment Conference

  The 28th Annual Risk Management Conference (RMC) is hosted jointly by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) and CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX) and has become a leading financial industry event. The RMC is an educational forum where end users of equity derivatives discuss new policies, strategies and tactics to manage risk exposure and enhance yields. The conference provides an ideal setting for institutional users and prospective users of exchange-traded derivatives to network with their peers, exchange ideas and learn the latest information about new products and risk management strategies.

• Events - Mar 29-30, 2012 -

  9th Annual China Derivatives Summit

  The region’s leading industry event that promises a first class speaker line up, unsurpassed networking opportunities and excellent discussion on the latest trends and best practices in this maturing distressed market.

• Events - Apr 16-20, 2012 -

  Global Derivatives Trading & Risk Management Conference

  Based on extensive industry research, the Global Derivatives 2012 agenda addresses the latest trends, innovations & challenges in quantitative finance.

• Events - Apr 24-27, 2012 -

  Brasil Investment Summit 2012

  In 2011, 580+ delegates came together to explore Brazilian opportunities! In April 2012, you could be among the leading investors and fund managers addressing advances in market regulation, infrastructure, quantitative trading and asset allocation.

• Events - Apr 24-26, 2012 -

  TradeTech Europe

  Our team of researchers has begun their in-depth analysis of the latest trends and challenges currently facing the trading community globally. We are working with hundreds of senior buy side traders, sales brokers, trading architects and solution providers to find the most interesting, innovative and relevant case studies, subjects for debate and speakers.

• Events - May 28-30, 2012 -

  TradeTech Swaps and Derivatives

  EMIR, MiFID II and Dodd-Frank are going to alter the market structure for derivatives beyond recognition in the coming months. Are you ready for these changes? As the market evolves from voice to electronic, and from OTC to cleared, are you confident that you can stay ahead of the curve? TradeTech Swaps and Derivatives is your opportunity to get the information you need to remain a market leader.

• Events - Jun 19-21, 2012 -

  Financial Services Technology Leaders Forum and Expo 2012

  SIFMA's Technology Leaders Forum and Expo is the premier financial services technology event covering the very latest in technology solutions, new regulatory and anticipated rulemaking, infrastructure changes and enhancements, and industry trends impacting your business. In 2012, the program will examine all of these issues and more by bringing you senior thought leaders and key industry experts to share their insight and answer your questions.

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  Video - Jul 21, 2011 -

  And Now For Something Completely Different...

  Sick of Greek dramas? Stressed out over bank tests? We present The Derivatives, a rock cover band of financial professionals, to bring relief to frazzled readers. Their financial takes on popular tunes are sure to bring a smile to your face. Take a gander at their rendition of the AC/DC classic “You Shook Me All Night Long” more
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  Video - May 09, 2011 -

  Talking Global Derivatives Regulation with David Lucking, Allen & Overy

  Managing Editor Rob McGlinchey joins David Lucking, partner at Allen & Overy in New York, to discuss the latest initiatives in derivatives regulation globally and the regulatory hurdles currently facing industry players.  more
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  Video - Apr 23, 2011 -

  Welcome To Derivatives Intelligence

  Watch a video of managing editor, Robert McGlinchey, explain the new features of the Derivatives Intelligence website. more

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  CommunityHome - Feb 03, 2011 -

  BofA Corporate Sales Troika Exits

  Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York has lost three staffers from its corporate derivatives sales group this week.

• CommunityHome - Mar 17, 2011 -

  U.S., Europe Split Over OTC

  Regulators in the U.S. and Europe are sharply divided are several issues related to over-the-counter derivatives, including how to define new trading platforms for OTC derivatives, clearing house ownership and clearinghouse membership for brokers.

• CommunityHome - Mar 23, 2011 -

  Markit Launches LatAm CDS Index

  Markit has launched its Markit iTraxx SovX Latin America index, its latest addition to benchmarks tracking risk exposure in various regions.

• CommunityHome - Mar 24, 2011 -

  Derivatives Traders Prep Asia Fund

  Mathias Piardon and Frederic Levy, former equity derivatives traders at Dresdner Bank, have formed Noho Capital in Hong Kong and are launching a managed futures Asian hedge fund.

• CommunityHome - Mar 24, 2011 -

  Daiwa Names Asia Equities Chief

  Daiwa Capital Markets has named Ali Khan as managing director and head of Asian equity sales.

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