Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
US and UK Regulators Join Forces on Fintech
FCA and CFTC sign agreement on fintech initiatives for cross-Atlantic firms.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 109: An Overview of the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee’s Meeting
Anthony and James talk about how regulators in the US are falling behind other nations' regulators, the lack of talk about Reg AT, and an SRO for cryptocurrencies.
Five Things to Consider About Crypto SROs
The idea of self-regulation makes for a good soundbite, but the practicality of the matter leaves much to be desired.
CFTC’s TAC Gives Little Insight on Reg AT’s Fate
The Technology Advisory Committee didn't have much to say about Reg AT as commissioners Quintenz and Behnam appear to disagree on how to proceed.
US Regulators Risk Falling Behind in Fintech
Blockchain consortium exec says agencies should be doing more with fintech firms.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
CME Defends Bitcoin Futures Approach
Exchange says it will not look to increase volumes at the cost of additional risk as participants question listing process.
Cryptocurrencies Come of Age, But Is Crypto Data Ready?
Once used as payment for shady deals, digital currencies have long been the domain of speculators and retail investors. But the wild price increases of the past year have led institutional investors to sniff excitedly at the loins of the cryptocurrency…
Law & Disorder: US Preps Defense Against Mifid II
As Mifid II's deadline approaches, US firms affected by the rules are still waiting for regulators to resolve crucial conflicts between European and American laws, and are likely to be making adjustments well after the deadline has passed, reports…
Top Stories of 2017: The Crypto Craze
The pick of Waters' coverage stretching from bitcoin becoming an asset class to exchanges launching futures.
Bitcoin Futures Surge on Launch, Trigger Circuit Breakers
Trading in the world’s first bitcoin futures began on Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) last night, triggering market circuit breakers twice as investors piled on, causing the spot price of bitcoin to jump by more than $2,000 amid lingering concerns about the…
ICE Taps Former CFTC Commissioner Bowen for Board
Bowen fills a newly created seat on the exchange operator's board of directors.
CFTC Warns on Bitcoin Futures as Exchanges Ready Contracts
Market participants express concern over potential risks these contracts could pose to clearinghouses, as exchanges self-certify contracts for trading.
CFTC Examining SEF Reform amid Europe Clearing Row
Chairman criticizes European Commission proposals for clearinghouse oversight.
Regulators' Acceptance of Fintech Should Encourage Adoption
Regulatory agencies are starting to take the lead in working with financial technology firms, panelists said.
Demanding Regulators Drive Surveillance Tech Requirements
Increasingly advanced watchdogs have "upped the ante" for trading firms, compliance chiefs say.
On the Fence About Fintech Regulations
Differing sides of the financial technology regulation debate each make sense, which is why choosing a side is difficult.
Beware the Commodity Swap Data Swamp
Data quality for over-the-counter commodity swaps reported to swap data repositories, as mandated by the Dodd–Frank Act, has worsened since reporting began more than four years ago, with some blaming the CFTC, while others blame resistance by the SDRs to…
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 88: CBOE's Bryan Harkins, SEC Hack, Esma Proposal
Bryan Harkins joins to discuss how the CBOE-Bats integration is going and plans for the exchange operator going forward. Anthony and James talk about the SEC hack and Esma's potential new powers.
New Technologies Bring New Challenges to Regulatory Agencies
Examiners' skills and policy crafting may need to change to meet demands of emerging technologies.
Dealers Push for Delay of European Derivatives Trading Obligation
Banks and industry associations warn of havoc if current timeline is implemented
CME Withdraws European Clearinghouse Registration
CFTC vacates European clearinghouse registration at CME's request
Steps Closer to Functioning Oversight
The CFTC has begun staffing up, after a long period of thinning leadership.
U.S. Senate Confirms J. Christopher Giancarlo as CFTC Chair
After serving as acting chairman since January, J. Christopher Giancarlo is now confirmed as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.