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Asia-Pacific holds untapped derivatives trading potential if local regulatory and counterparty challenges can be overcome

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Derivatives volumes in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are growing at a considerable rate – contrasting declines in Europe and marginal growth in the US – presenting increased opportunities for European proprietary trading firms and hedge funds.

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A look into the centrally cleared future

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Institutions should also note that the SEC has implemented a regulatory change to redefine the term ‘dealer,’ aimed at increasing oversight of proprietary trading firms (PTFs), which are key liquidity providers in the US Treasury market.

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Inside the FX cut-off conundrum sparking animosity between the buy-side, CLS and custodians as T+1 looms

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One of the big benefits of T+1 was the argument that it will reduce risk but what we feel is happening is a transfer of risk from proprietary trading strategies and retail brokers to asset managers and their clients. The SEC chair has publicly spoken about how T+1 will push infrastructure providers to enhance their service.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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These measures included mandates for constraints on proprietary trading (known as the Volcker Rule), and enhanced supervision of derivatives markets, as well as increased capital reserves. The regulation has faced criticism for its complexity and potential unintentional consequences.