DTCC leads effort to move CDS payments, record keeping to blockchain by 2018.

German output rises, French business confidence improves.

Almost 30 percent of last year's losses were insured, while the uninsured losses remained substantial at 70 percent.

Powell also calls for more monitoring of financial risks.

Debt sales during the first week of January were strong.

CFTC chairman drew criticism for pushing rules as term neared end.

iHeartMedias credit event could discourage others from selling credit default swap protection.

Sullivan & Cromwells Jay Clayton tapped to chair agency