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Flash Crash concerns in the commodities; Infinium being probed
The stock market isn't the only market pondering high-frequency trading and its impact. Such trading is also a huge issue in the commodities market, where some striking volatility hit on February 3,... Read more...
Swap execution facilities to storm the industry?
What exactly is a swap execution facility? The entity--still in its embryonic phases--was given life by the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill, which allows for swaps to be traded via such entities.... Read more...
Will SEC also regulate co-location fees?
Back in March, CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler roiled Wall Street when he announced he would put forth a new rule proposal that would regulate co-location services, offered by some exchanges--such as the... Read more...
Carbon trading the next big thing?
Depending on how it works out in Washington, the carbon market could be given a big boost. That just might create some opportunities for big investment banks as well as exchanges. The CME--which has... Read more...
CDS clearinghouse launch imminent?
We've noted recently that some people thought a CDS clearinghouse could be launched as early as this month. The Fed, the SEC and the CFTC certainly want to make this happen. They just signed an... Read more...



