July 2011

ISDA Market Infrastructure Initiatives Conference
July 26th, 2011 New York, NY

Post-trade processing continues to be a high strategic priority for firms, as it is for regulators and supervisors.  The conference will provide updates on all the key aspects and the projects which ISDA is leading.Panels of experts and service providers will discuss their views on the current state of clearing and provide updates on developments in OTC clearing over the past year and challenges that remain as the markets continue to change.

OTC Derivatives - The Future of Trading Venues & Central Clearing Debate
July 19th, 2011 London

In the run up to the subprime crisis, derivatives, known as CDS of ABS, accelerated the irresponsible lending behaviour of certain US banks. Subsequently when the web of OTC contracts around Lehman Brothers was torn apart the world was plunged into the “Great Recession”. Three years later the legislators and regulators have been very busy but are we really on the brink of a meaningful reform of OTC derivatives? Can these markets ever be made as robust as the existing futures and options exchanges? Come and join us for a thoughtful discussion on “OTC Derivatives the Future of Trading Venues & Central Clearing”.

CFTC Open Meeting to Consider Four Final Rule Proposals and One Proposed Rule under the Dodd-Frank Act
July 19th, 2011 Washington D.C

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. to consider four final rules and one proposed rule under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

SIFMA's 2011 Dodd Frank Impact Analysis Summit
July 13th, 2011 NYC

SIFMA's one-day regulatory reform summit featuring leading financial services executives, senior regulators and legislators focusing on Dodd-Frank regulation and what it means for the economy, clients and your business.

Program topics will address regulatory impact on capital, consumer credit, fiduciary standards, derivatives, business models and more.

CFTC Open Meeting on Five Final Rule Proposal under the Dodd-Frank Act
July 07th, 2011 Washington D.C 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting to consider five final rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.