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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. Trading Technologies has long recognised the tremendous trading opportunities in the APAC region.

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Fireside Friday with… ION’s Edoardo Pacenti

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This is done to increase oversight of Proprietary Trading Firms (PTFs), which play a significant role in providing liquidity in the US Treasury market. PTFs engage in trading with their own capital rather than on behalf of clients and will have to register with the SEC and FINRA as dealers.

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

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New rules have impacted almost every financial firm, ranging from banks to asset managers. The importance of these rules can be linked to the reshaping of the regulatory environment and ultimately creating a more robust trading environment and promoting investor confidence.

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A look into the centrally cleared future

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Clearing obligations will become stricter, with enhanced oversight of margin requirements and risk management processes. Despite these new potentially arduous compliance pressures, trading desks are also likely to benefit from reduced counterparty risk and improved market confidence thanks to the changes.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

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Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services. Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities. 2019 was a notable year for trading, especially for banks like J.P. Take UBS's Wealth Management division.

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Keeping ESG commercial

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It was then that he moved onto the proprietary trading desk at the bank, mentored by former head trader at Moore Capital, Joe Cardello, and Jim Byrd, global head of macro trading at RBC. “My My key takeaway from those guys was that the core foundation of trading isn’t about buying and selling.

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The Big Interview: David McAnany

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Over that time, I have traded and managed trading businesses across most products in fixed income and foreign exchange. I have also worked on different types of trading desks ranging from full-franchise to proprietary trading. Maintaining physical and mental well-being is crucial to trading.

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