Lynn Strongin Dodds

2 weeks ago | derivsource.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds

Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the final push to EMIR 3 implementation and the hurdles that need to be overcome before the 24 June deadline. The clock is ticking very loudly as the six-month window to implement the European Union’s latest clearing mandate- EMIR 3.0 -is closing imminently. While there are a few laggards, the general consensus is that the main market participants will cross the 24 June finishing line.

1 month ago | derivsource.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds

Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the trends and changes highlighted in the latest ISDA margin surveyInitial (IM) and variation margin (VM) collected by leading derivatives market participants for their non-cleared derivatives exposures jumped by 6.4% to $1.5 trn at the end of 2024, according to the latest International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) annual margin survey.

1 month ago | derivsource.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds

Lynn Strongin Dodds examines Acuiti’s Q2 asset management report and how asset managers intend to stay competitive in the derivatives space through growth and a continued focus on operational efficiency. The report highlights trends in hiring, the use of AI and views on 24/5 trading. The second quarter of 2025 is expected to follow a similar pattern set in the first three months with heightened volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions.

1 month ago | derivsource.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds

Lynn Strongin Dodds gives an update on the latest chapter in the Fundamental Trading Review Book implementation saga.

2 months ago | derivsource.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds

Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the 24-hour trading trend sweeping over the equities and derivatives markets and the implicationsAround the clock derivative markets moved one step closer with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asking for public comment on the implications this would have on trading, clearing and risk management. The consultation, which ends on 21 May, also seeks responses on the risks  related to the areas of market integrity, customer protection, and retail trading.