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23/07/2012 - Third country provisions could stymie Europe markets (Derivatives Week: 16 July 2012)

Article reports that third country provisions could have a detrimental effect on the UK and EU financial sector if current proposals are implemented. Alex McDonald, CEO, WMBA, states that if the rules were implemented as they are it would ring-fence Europe and hence a gateway to MiFID should be built.

23/07/2012 - CFTC Provides Clarity on Swap Definition (Profit & Loss: 16 July 2012)

Article reports on the recent agreement made by the CFTC on the definition of a swap as it works to complete outstanding reforms of the OTC derivatives market under Dodd Frank. Commenting on the rules, Alex McDonald, CEO, WMBA, states that one of the main concerns around the implementation of Dodd Frank is the issue of compliance.

23/07/2012 - Analysis: What did Libor manipulation cost you? (FOW: 29 June 2012)

Article also discusses the credibility of Libor and alternatives available such as Ronia, launched by WMBA in the mid 1990s.

Press releases

23/07/2012 - Third country provisions could stymie Europe markets (Derivatives Week: 16 July 2012)

23/07/2012 - CFTC Provides Clarity on Swap Definition (Profit & Loss: 16 July 2012)

23/07/2012 - Analysis: What did Libor manipulation cost you? (FOW: 29 June 2012)

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