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New report from U.S. Treasury OFR points out vulnerabilities in clearinghouse system.
Meeting at New York Fed describes prospective new regulations designed to reduce volatility.
Earnings data for some banks is available on obscure government regulator website before banks make the same data public via earnings announcement.
Government report blames banks and high-frequency traders for severe volatility in Treasuries market last Oct. 15; banks blame new liqudity rules.
Agency considers actions such as increasing margin requirements for broker-dealers, but its hands are tied by limitations on its regulatory reach.
Higher regulatory standards will drive up cost of protection, company argues.