Recent Derivatives Hearings/Speeches

  • On November 21-22, the Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing on physical commodities.
  • On November 12, CFTC Chairman Massad delivered a speech in which he discussed Title VII SEF/trading issues.
  • Also on November 12, CFTC Commissioner Giancarlo issued a statement on Title VII SEF/trading issues.  On November 10, the Commissioner discussed similar issues in a Financial Times Op Ed (subscription required).
  • On November 7, the OTC Derivatives Regulators Group (which includes the CFTC and SEC) issued a report to the G20 which provided an updated on cross-border implementation issues (see CFTC Press Release).
  • On November 6, Federal Reserve Governor Powell delivered a speech on central clearing of OTC derivatives.
  • On November 5, CFTC Chairman Massad and Commissioner Bowen delivered speeches on regulatory reform at the FIA Expo 2014.