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This week Chris Barnes dives into the latest updates on the GBP swaps market, highlighting key developments such as record volumes in Sterling SONIA futures, the impact of the UK general election, and the Bank of England's influence on the market. He and Amir explore the surprising rise in trading volumes this summer, despite traditionally quieter months, and discuss how new trends like SEF trading are shaping the future of Sterling swaps.
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Eugene Markman and Paul Houston explore the latest trends and innovations in the foreign exchange (FX) markets. They discuss the integration of FX cash and futures platforms at CME, the development of new products like Spot+, and the challenges of navigating a fragmented and increasingly digital marketplace. The conversation also touches on the role of automation, AI, and blockchain in shaping the future of FX trading, offering insights into how these advancements will impact workflows and market efficiency.
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We'll learn how cutting-edge algorithms are slashing false positives, boosting operational efficiency, and providing unprecedented insights into trading patterns. Marco will help us understand the balance between ML-powered analysis and human expertise, and tackle the critical question: Can we trust the machines to safeguard our markets?
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his week Chris discusses the latest insights into Risk-Free Rate (RFR) adoption in Q2 2024. He also dives into the shift from traditional IBOR benchmarks to risk-free rates, highlighting key figures: 60% of global trading now references RFRs, with 80% of U.S. dollar trades using SOFR and 30% of Euro trades using €STR. Chris and Amir also discuss the significant progress in the Canadian market and future outlooks for other currencies like the Swedish and Norwegian krona.
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This week Amir discusses the newly released Hedge Fund Monitor by the Office of Financial Research, a tool that brings clarity to the hedge fund sector through 84 detailed charts. The conversation covers the growth of hedge funds, the increasing leverage within the sector, and the complexities of OTC derivatives. Tune in for a quick yet informative dive into the trends shaping the hedge fund landscape.
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Bruce and Stephen will explore how the market is changing with current Exchanges moving into new products and New Exchanges coming to the market. We’ll discuss the benefits to the market and its participants, and what are some keys to success for New Exchanges.
They wrap up the discussion by exploring how established exchanges and clearinghouses play a pivotal role in transforming the dynamics of the Derivatives markets.
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This week Chris discusses swaption volumes and market trends in Q2 2024. He takes us through the latest data on swaption trading, focusing on the impact of recent market volatility and changes in reporting standards. Chris and Amir delve into the complexities of the swaption market, including the challenges in identifying straddles and the significance of heat maps in visualizing trading activity. Whether you're new to swaptions or a seasoned market participant, this episode offers valuable perspectives on a niche yet critical segment of the financial markets.
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This week Chris delves into the latest developments in the CAD swaps market. The discussion centers around the transition from CDOR to CORRA, the complexities and nuances of the Canadian swaps market, and the significant impact of this change on market dynamics.
Chris provides an insightful analysis of how the Canadian market has adapted smoothly to this transition, with a particular focus on the growth of SEF trading and the implications for future market trends.
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This week Amir discusses focuses on the second quarter of 2024 CCP volumes and market share in interest rate derivatives (IRD). Amir highlights significant trends, such as record-breaking volumes in sterling SONIA swaps and yen TONA swaps, and the impacts of global economic conditions on swap markets. The discussion also touches on the stability of market share among clearinghouses, the influence of volatility on trading volumes, and the potential revenue implications for CCPs.
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This week we have a special episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of Chris Barnes' first blog on the Clarus blog. Instead of our usual market and regulatory updates, Chris shares his personal journey and strategy from his time trading interest rate swaps.
He provides a detailed look into his trading principles, the importance of maintaining a structured approach, and his experience at major financial institutions like HSBC and State Street. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of trading interest rate swaps from an industry veteran.
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In this episode Amir Khwaja discusses the first quarter 2024 CCP disclosures. Amir walks us through the vast data collected from 44 clearinghouses, highlighting key changes and potential areas of concern. From initial margins to stress loss estimates, Amir provides an in-depth look at the critical metrics that shape our understanding of clearinghouse risk management.
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In this episode Chris Barnes discusses the health of the SOFR options market. Despite the transition from LIBOR, SOFR options have shown rapid development, nearly reaching the activity levels of the Eurodollar options market.
Chris highlights the growth and transparency challenges in the options and swaptions markets, providing insights into the volumes, strikes, and underlying trends.
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In this episode, Chris Barnes leads an insightful discussion on JPY swap clearing and the reasons why dealers prefer the Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC). He also dives into the specifics of his latest blog post, which explores the nuances of transparency in yen swap markets and the structural differences between dealer-to-dealer transactions at JSCC and client volumes at LCH SwapClear.
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Straight-through processing or STP, automates the end-to-end processing of FX trades, eliminating manual interventions and enabling near real-time execution and settlement. The adoption of STP in FX transactions offers significant advantages in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.
Anne Marrero from ION Markets FX will help us understand recent advancements that promise to standardize and streamline global payment systems and how gauging the upside potential of STP in FX becomes increasingly important for market participants to remain competitive.
Anne Marrero is a product manager at ION Markets (FX). She has vast experience helping financial institutions in the capital markets achieve efficiency and scale through technological solutions.
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In this episode, Amir Khwaja will explore SOFR swaps SEF volumes for May 2024, examining key trends and insights in one of the largest products traded in the U.S. rates market.
Amir provides a detailed analysis of the trading volumes, market share, and competition among SEFs, highlighting new entries and significant trends. Chris brings a unique perspective on the numbers, offering a deeper understanding of the dynamics within the dealer-to-dealer and dealer-to-client markets.
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In this episode, Chris Barnes highlights the intriguing trends in FX clearing, focusing on why March consistently sees record volumes. He explores the impact of uncleared margin rules, the surprising growth in FX options clearing, and compares the developments with FX futures. Amir Khwaja joins the discussion, delving into the specifics of dealer trading and the broader implications for the market.
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In this episode, Chris Barnes discusses provides an analysis of the complexities and unique market structures within the Australian dollar swaps market. Despite global trends toward simplifying interest rate indices, the AUD market remains intricately diverse, trading multiple indices in varied and complicated ways.
Chris also highlights the volatility in trading volumes, the impact of central bank activities, and the challenges of transitioning within this dynamic landscape.
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In this episode, Chris Barnes discusses the findings from the ISDA margin survey in his post "How Much Margin, The 2023 Edition?"
Chris and Amir explore the evolution of uncleared initial margin since ISDA’s 2012 estimate of an additional $800 billion and how the industry has adapted over the years. Chris highlights the staggering growth in total initial margin and the factors contributing to this increase. Amir also shares insights into the tools and methodologies available for firms to manage and optimize their margins effectively.
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In this episode, Amir analyzes data from the SEC's trade repository, highlighting the most active credit default swaps (CDS) for both sovereign and corporate names along with the fluctuating rankings of companies like Goodyear Tire, Royal Caribbean Cruises, TransOcean, and Avis Budget.
Chris adds a macro perspective on U.S. credit ratings, considering potential political impacts and the importance of monitoring CDS activity, especially as elections approach. They also discuss the challenges in CDS price transparency and market structure, including the predominance of bilateral trades over cleared trades.
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On today’s episode we explore the world of regulatory compliance for non-bank financial intermediaries or (NBFIs) and buy-side firms.
In an era of increased regulatory scrutiny, NBFIs are facing growing demands for transparency and risk management, while buy-side firms are grappling with evolving best execution standards and order handling requirements.
Steven Strange from ION Markets will help us understand some of the regulatory and compliance challenges faced by industry players and strategies that you can employ to help you stay ahead in an environment of regulatory change.
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