Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Proprietary trading conundrum
With implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act due to start next year, Alex Davis examines how the commodities markets stand to be affected by the Volcker rule
US: FERC renewables plan causes concern
Wind energy lobby group fears that FERC’s plan to create level playing field for renewables could ‘exacerbate discrimination’ within the sector. Pauline McCallion reports
Commissioner presses to speed up Dodd-Frank rule-making
CFTC continues derivatives reform rule-making, staff and commissioners concerned about timetable and resources
Nat gas hedging hit by regulation and fundamentals
Experts link drop in natural gas trading activity and liquidity to fundamentals and regulatory uncertainty
US regulators turn light on rule-making and enforcement
As energy companies work to comply with a range of new industry rules, how can risk managers ensure a robust compliance regime that is in step with the changing regulatory environment? Pauline McCallion finds out
US interim reporting rule attracts timing concerns
In a bid to stick to the timetable for the implementation of aggregate position limits for the US OTC markets, has the CFTC jumped the gun? Pauline McCallion reports
Energy players voice concerns over Dodd-Frank timeline
US market participants say Dodd-Frank reforms should be phased in, foresee uncertainty and potential market disruption post-implementation
Keep pre-Dodd-Frank swaps data for now: CFTC
CFTC deals with pre-enactment swaps reporting and tells energy companies to maintain required data until Dodd-Frank definitions are finalised
Energy firms demand more clarity on Dodd-Frank reforms
Energy companies say key definitions in recently adopted US financial legislation are too broad or need clarifying, and call for additional 'trader' classification
Regulators kick off derivatives reform discussion
Market participants call for clearing decisions to be left to market forces and caution regulators about clearing house ownership
Trading group fined $12 million for inflating oil price
CFTC fines ConAgra Trade Group for artificially pushing crude to $100 per barrel in January 2008, the year prices hit all-time peak of $147 per barrel
Singapore bids to be Asian derivatives and clearing hub
As trading regulations and central counterparty (CCP) clearing becomes a reality for the global derivatives market, Lianna Brinded investigates whether US and European firms will take their energy and commodities business to Singapore
US regulator prepares to run with derivatives reform
Derivatives reform in the US has kicked off a new era for the CFTC, which will see a significant expansion of its authority under the updated regulatory regime, as Pauline McCallion reports
Pass the microphone: CFTC’s Scott O’Malia to CME Group’s James Newsome
This month, Scott O’Malia, a commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, puts his questions to James Newsome, member of the board of directors of the CME Group and a former CFTC chairman
CFTC to publish financial large-trader report
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday announced plans to boost transparency in the financial futures markets with the publication of a new report.
Legal experts identify end-user issues under new US act
As US regulators embark on redefining over-the-counter derivatives trading, energy end-users need to be aware of how they will be categorised and the potential impact on trading costs.
Shell Gas chief: end-users will face credit issues - Exclusive
Shell Gas Direct’s chief tells Energy Risk that major end-users’ credit worthiness will be one of four major challenges for industrial and commercial users in the next few years
CFTC to rework position limits rule
CFTC Chairman confirms regulator will propose new rule on position limits as part of its expanded remit under financial legislation that could be enacted imminently by US President Obama
GFI's Michael Cosgrove to CFTC’s Scott O’Malia
This month, Michael Cosgrove, managing director, head of energy and commodities, at GFI Group, puts his questions to Scott O’Malia, commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Overview of US regulatory reforms
US legislators are shoring up a range of sweeping financial regulations to tighten derivatives trading. Pauline McCallion provides an overview to the regulatory changes in the pipeline
Uncertainty over CFTC position limits
A new position limits regime for energy trading in the US could have a significant impact on the sector. Pauline McCallion examines the proposals and finds out about the potential implications for energy players
New US derivatives rules to boost tech firms' energy business
The new US derivatives regulatory regime to raise transparency and reporting requirements for energy traders will present business opportunities for technology companies in the sector
Energy sector awaits regulatory clarity
Energy companies are looking to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for more clues about the future regulatory landscape after the US Congress set the stage last week for a wide-ranging overhaul of derivatives regulation