Trade repository
Data reveals Emir swaps report matching rates at 40%
Figure is better than some feared, but still calls into question the value of dual-sided reporting
Esma fines DTCC for data-sharing failings
This is the first time the regulator has fined a trade repository under Emir
Traiana warns of busy regulatory year ahead
Steve French, director of product strategy at Traiana, says fixing the Emir system and implementing Mifid II reporting will bring huge challenges in 2015
Industry should be ready for reporting deadline, warns Esma
Despite ongoing challenges relating to European trade reporting, the industry has had 13 months to prepare and should be ready for the February 12 deadline, says European regulator
Lack of Esma clarity delays progress on FX trade reporting
Questions raised by Isda concerning trade reporting workflows have not yet been answered, delaying preparations for the start of mandatory trade reporting early next year
Traiana launches swap data repository reporting hub
Harmony TR connect provides a single point for connection to the DTCC's swap data reporting systems and other trade repositories
MAS warns on fragmented clearing and reporting
Asian financial markets have made progress in setting up CCPs and trade repositories, but greater harmonisation is needed across borders, Singaporean regulator warns
DTCC threatens lawsuit over CME SDR plan
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation could take legal action to stop a proposed rule that would force CME clearing customers to report to its own SDR
DTCC forex repository hits launch deadline, despite bank delays
The DTCC has today launched its global trade repository for FX in line with CFTC deadlines, although dealers now have until February 28 to begin reporting
Local trade repositories are necessary, says senior HKMA official
The benefits of local trade repositories outweigh the possible disadvantages of multiple reporting requirements, says executive director of HKMA’s financial infrastructure unit
Best post-trade services provider: DealHub
DealHub wins the award for best post-trade services provider as it continues to gain traction in the FX market, providing tailored cross-asset technology across the trade life cycle
Deutsche Bank unveils hybrid blotter on revamped Autobahn FX platform
Deutsche’s new single-dealer forex platform centres around a trade blotter that allows users to manage their voice and electronic business through a single interface – a first for the industry, the bank says
Reporting challenges remain as repositories move towards launch
Market participants continue to grapple with the challenges of reporting FX trades to a repository as regulatory deadlines begin to loom. Kathy Alys and Melanie White report
FX repository moves to production ahead of October launch
The DTCC began user testing of its new trade repository on May 1, and plans to have full regulatory and public reporting up and running by the fourth quarter to meet CFTC deadlines
Fears over regulation raised by treasurers at ACT conference
Corporate treasurers complain about the unintended consequences of the proposed financial transaction tax, as well as clearing rules for OTC derivatives and Basel III capital rules
Trade repositories consider connectivity options
With multiple trade repositories appearing in a number of asset classes, including foreign exchange, market participants are considering how competing repositories should collaborate to avoid data inconsistency. Chiara Albanese reports
Esma: Identifiers key to repository success
Consistent reporting to multiple trade repositories under new OTC regulations will depend on the successful adoption of legal identifiers
Repositories must capture network analysis, says financial stability expert
Financial network analysis can be used to help regulators digest and understand the ‘data tsunami’ in the foreign exchange market, according to Kimmo Soramäki
Greatest risk of regulatory arbitrage is for non-cleared FX, says Esma's chair
Bilateral collateralisation might not be applied to FX swaps and forwards under the Dodd-Frank Act, but will be applied in the European Union, says Steven Maijoor
FX repository aiming for mid-2012 launch, says DTCC
Following the launch of the interest rate derivatives trade repository yesterday, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation confirms FX and commodities are the next priority
Multiple repositories will protect against technological failure
Regis-Tr will roll out its reporting services for foreign exchange in mid-November