October 2010, news round-up
CFTC starts SEF regulation discussions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC’s) Technical Advisory Committee began to lay the groundwork for rules that will eventually govern swap execution facilities (SEFs) on October 12, citing concerns over the new market structure.
The meeting addressed improving enforcement against disruptive trading practices under new powers granted to the CFTC by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Of particular concern is the
More on Foreign Exchange
Average reported daily UK FX turnover hits record high
Daily turnover of $2,881bn in October 2019, up 2% from previous high of $2,821bn in April
PBoC injects 1.2 trillion yuan as markets plunge
Chinese central bank eases to support economy as coronavirus spreads; Q1 GDP growth could drop to 4%
Spot volumes on platforms resumed downward trend in 2019
But an uptick was seen in FX swaps and forwards submitted for settlement
PBoC extends market closure as coronavirus spreads rapidly
Chinese central bank extends interbank markets closure and vows to maintain ample liquidity
