Swaps
US power bodies call for clarity on Dodd-Frank “swap” definition
More guidance is needed from the CFTC on the definition of a swap, according to Ferc and other industry associations concerned about regulatory overlap
Energy experts eye Dodd-Frank tech benefits
Data reporting systems may be far from Dodd-Frank friendly in the energy sector, but experts say users are likely to benefit once they are up and running
Energy companies warned on end-user status
Energy Risk USA speakers concerned about reliance on end-user status; urge energy companies to begin Dodd-Frank compliance planning
Dodd questions restricting collateral to cash
Co-author of the Dodd-Frank Act shares concerns of energy companies that wish to post non-cash collateral to meet new requirements
CFTC regulators favour extending Dodd-Frank comment period
CFTC cost and timing concerns continue; FTRs and commodity forwards exempted from swaps definition
Position limits deluge continues
Group bombards CFTC with comments on Dodd-Frank position limits; final rule delay expected; quantity unlikely to trump quality says expert
Time runs out for position limits comments
CFTC’s latest position limits plan attracts thousands of comments; opinion deeply divided; new commissioner to affect final vote
Q&A - Isda's Keith Noyes
With the Asia-Pacific being the beacon for growth in the energy and commodities market, Lianna Brinded speaks to one of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association’s regional chiefs on the evolution of Asian markets and what this will mean for…
US regulation update
The Dodd-Frank Act rule-making process has continued apace since enactment of the legislation in July 2010. However, in spite of the regulators’ progress in several major areas, significant concerns remain for energy market players. Pauline McCallion…
Chilton to support comments on position limits
Commissioner supports publishing position limits proposals for public comment; continues to call for interim position "points" system to collect data
CFTC mulls position limits rule, delays vote
US regulator fails to vote on position limits proposal; questions raised about data availability
Commissioner presses to speed up Dodd-Frank rule-making
CFTC continues derivatives reform rule-making, staff and commissioners concerned about timetable and resources
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
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
Q&A: Shell Gas Direct’s Mike Hogg
With major industrial and commercial end users bearing the brunt of global regulatory changes and more stringent carbon emissions requirements, Shell Gas Direct’s Mike Hogg speaks to Lianna Brinded how he sees the future and what companies can do to…
Derivatives reform to hit energy giants
Several major energy and commodities companies such as Royal Dutch Shell and BP are to face a substantial rise in derivatives trading costs, following the adoption of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.
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.
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
Container swap derivative clearing to boost market
LCH Clearnet's launch of a new over-the-counter (OTC) clearing service for container freight swap agreements is set to inject liquidity into the emerging market
Gazprom and EDF announce transatlantic gas swap
Gazprom Marketing & Trading and EDF Trading have announced details of an agreement to swap natural gas between the US and European markets.