Derivatives

Morgan Stanley adds risk, boosts bottom line

New bank rules prompting global banks to cut their derivatives businesses didn’t stop Morgan Stanley from buying billions in risky assets.

By Staff |June 3, 2013

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Portugal hauling banks to court over derivatives trades

The Portuguese government is taking JPMorgan and Banco Santander Totta to court on allegations the banks sold it “toxic derivatives,” the Financial Times reports.

By Staff |April 29, 2013

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Europe’s most dangerous financial products

What’s scaring European investors most?

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 18, 2013

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CSA seeks comment on early warning reporting

The Canadian Securities Administrators today published for comment proposed amendments and changes to the early warning reporting regime in Canada.

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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CFTC to weaken derivatives rules

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to pressure from global banks to loosen derivatives regulations.

By Staff |March 1, 2013

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BLG hires global derivatives advisor

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has haired Gordon Peery who joins the full-service law firm as global derivatives advisor. As a licensed U.S. lawyer, Gordon will continue to practice law in California where he resides, and will continue to provide legal counsel for his U.S. clients. In addition, as part of BLG’s Derivatives Group, Gordon […]

By Staff |December 12, 2012

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Derivatives can clear outside Canada, say regulators

The Bank of Canada has said domestic market participants are able use any central counterparty-clearing (CCP) agency recognized by Canadian authorities — including global CCPs.

By Staff |October 2, 2012

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CSA proposes OTC derivatives rules

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have are calling for comment on a proposed regulatory changes covering the derivatives.

By Staff |February 10, 2012

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