swaps

BNP Paribas Settles Benchmark Manipulation Case
Risk & Compliance

BNP Paribas Settles Benchmark Manipulation Case

BNP Paribas personnel deliberately traded to move the ISDAfix benchmark in a direction at the precise time it was being set, says the CFTC.
By William Sprouse | August 30, 2018
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Short Treasury Bonds to Soak Up Capital Losses
Tax

Short Treasury Bonds to Soak Up Capital Losses

Shorting premium Treasury bonds helps companies deduct unused capital losses while providing protection against rising interest rates.
By Jeff Markowski and Thomas Boczar | April 9, 2018
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FDIC Adopts Final Rule on Collateral for Swaps
Risk

FDIC Adopts Final Rule on Collateral for Swaps

"Establishing margin requirements for non-cleared swaps is one of the most important reforms of the Dodd-Frank Act," said the FDIC chair.
By Matthew Heller | October 22, 2015
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What CFOs Should Know About Foreign Exchange Risks
Financial Performance

What CFOs Should Know About Foreign Exchange Risks

Understanding foreign exchange risk in the context of enterprise risk management enables finance chiefs to avoid overhedging their forex risks.
By Kristina Narvaez | May 21, 2015
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A Window Into the Swaps Market
Risk & Compliance

A Window Into the Swaps Market

The SEC approves rules that require security-based swap trades to be reported publicly within 24 hours.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 14, 2015
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