CFTC staff from the Office of Chief Economist discuss the effect that capital rules have had on the competitive landscape of derivatives clearing. Staff studied the multiple effects of capital rules across different asset classes and different clearing member groups. The evidence suggests that the leverage ratio requirement has pushed derivative clearing activities to less constrained institutions and market segments. Search terms: CFTC, Office of the Chief Economist, Derivatives Clearing, Margin, Leverage Ratio, US Treasury Futures and Options, S&amp;P 500 Futures and Options, Capital Rules

CFTC staff from the Office of Chief Economist discuss the effect that capital rules have had on the competitive landscape of derivatives clearing. Staff studied the multiple effects of capital rules across different asset classes and different clearing member groups. The evidence suggests that the leverage ratio requirement has pushed derivative clearing activities to less constrained institutions and market segments. Search terms: CFTC, Office of the Chief Economist, Derivatives Clearing, Margin, Leverage Ratio, US Treasury Futures and Options, S&amp;P 500 Futures and Options, Capital Rules

The Effect of Capital Rules on Derivatives Markets

This episode discusses “opportunistic strategies,” or more commonly known as “manufactured credit events in the credit derivatives markets”. CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC Division Directors and senior analysts discuss the impact of these events in the credit derivatives markets.

This episode discusses “opportunistic strategies,” or more commonly known as “manufactured credit events in the credit derivatives markets”. CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC Division Directors and senior analysts discuss the impact of these events in the credit derivatives markets.

Credit Derivatives

This podcast discusses various aspects of the crude oil derivative market. It includes a summary of topics discussed at the April 2019 Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee meeting and brings together all derivatives across futures markets and swaps. This episode also views the overall size of the WTI Crude Oil Derivatives market and the various commercial and noncommercial participants and their engagement in this important marketplace.

This podcast discusses various aspects of the crude oil derivative market. It includes a summary of topics discussed at the April 2019 Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee meeting and brings together all derivatives across futures markets and swaps. This episode also views the overall size of the WTI Crude Oil Derivatives market and the various commercial and noncommercial participants and their engagement in this important marketplace.

A View into the WTI Crude Oil Derivatives Market Structure

Daniel Gorfine

#CFTCTalks we bring on Daniel Gorfine, CFTC’s Chief Innovation Officer.  We do a 2018 look back and a 2019 look forward on fintech and regtech.  Lessons learned, ideas generated and areas to gather knowledge all covered and discussed.  Last one for 2018!

#CFTCTalks we bring on Daniel Gorfine, CFTC’s Chief Innovation Officer.  We do a 2018 look back and a 2019 look forward on fintech and regtech.  Lessons learned, ideas generated and areas to gather knowledge all covered and discussed.  Last one for 2018!

CFTC Talks EP076: Daniel Gorfine, CFTC Chief Innovation Officer

Chris Brummer

This week on CFTC Talks, we talk with University of Georgetown’s Faculty Director of the Institute of International Law Chris Brummer. Chris joins us to discuss the DC Fintech Week held at Georgetown and what he learned from the conference.

This week on CFTC Talks, we talk with University of Georgetown’s Faculty Director of the Institute of International Law Chris Brummer. Chris joins us to discuss the DC Fintech Week held at Georgetown and what he learned from the conference.

CFTC Talks EP075: Georgetown Law Prof. Chris Brummer

Sharmista Appaya

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with World Bank’s Sharmista Appaya, a Senior Financial Sector Expert – in the Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation (FCI) Global Practice at the World Bank Group and focuses on Bank’s engagement on fintech issues as they relate to, and can have an effect on, financial inclusion and financial sector development. Most recently, she was the Head of the Fintech Accelerator at the Bank of England in London looking at innovative firms and technologies to understand both the applications of and implications on Central Banking practices. “Find a problem first, then look for a fintech solution.”

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with World Bank’s Sharmista Appaya, a Senior Financial Sector Expert – in the Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation (FCI) Global Practice at the World Bank Group and focuses on Bank’s engagement on fintech issues as they relate to, and can have an effect on, financial inclusion and financial sector development. Most recently, she was the Head of the Fintech Accelerator at the Bank of England in London looking at innovative firms and technologies to understand both the applications of and implications on Central Banking practices. “Find a problem first, then look for a fintech solution.”

CFTC Talks EP074: World Bank Sharmista Appaya

Andre McGregor

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with TLDR’s Andre McGregor. Mr. McGregor is a former FBI cyber security special agent and is head of security for TLDR, a global advisory firm specializing in the token economy. We discuss cyber security and safeguarding assets in a digital world. How many characters does Andre have in his passwords? Hint&gt;25.

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with TLDR’s Andre McGregor. Mr. McGregor is a former FBI cyber security special agent and is head of security for TLDR, a global advisory firm specializing in the token economy. We discuss cyber security and safeguarding assets in a digital world. How many characters does Andre have in his passwords? Hint&gt;25.

CFTC Talks EP073: TLDR Andre McGregor

Jamie McDonald

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Director of Enforcement Jamie McDonald on the record number of cases his division brought against traders who utilize spoofing to manipulate market prices. Why joint prosecution has been one driver: “There’s no deterrent effect like the prospect of criminal prosecution in the appropriate case.” (36:06)

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Director of Enforcement Jamie McDonald on the record number of cases his division brought against traders who utilize spoofing to manipulate market prices. Why joint prosecution has been one driver: “There’s no deterrent effect like the prospect of criminal prosecution in the appropriate case.” (36:06)

CFTC Talks EP072: CFTC Jamie McDonald 

John Castiglione

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with John Castiglione from the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Investor Protection Bureau. We discuss the recent Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative report covering virtual currency trading platforms. This was a fact finding inquiry into the policies and procedures of virtual asset trading platforms

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with John Castiglione from the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Investor Protection Bureau. We discuss the recent Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative report covering virtual currency trading platforms. This was a fact finding inquiry into the policies and procedures of virtual asset trading platforms

CFTC Talks EP071: New York Attorney General Investor Protection Bureau John Castiglione 

Dave Hirko

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with b23.ai Co-Founder Dave Hirko. We cover the origins of Amazon Web Services, the progression of cloud and predictive analytics. We answer the question why is data engineering a zero-sum game for most organizations and what happened when b23 did analysis on the CDS (credit default swaps) market.

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with <a href="http://b23.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">b23.ai</a> Co-Founder Dave Hirko. We cover the origins of Amazon Web Services, the progression of cloud and predictive analytics. We answer the question why is data engineering a zero-sum game for most organizations and what happened when b23 did analysis on the CDS (credit default swaps) market.

CFTC Talks EP070: B23 Co-founder Dave Hirko

The purpose of CFTC Talks is to provide information about the commodity markets, futures trading and other information about conditions in this country and abroad that affect the markets.  Our goal is to talk about and get information on all things impacting these markets.  We’re going to talk with a wide range of experts in the markets:  government agencies and offices, exchanges and clearing houses, authors and researchers, and market participants.  Please listen to the introductory podcast to get more information on why we’re doing this and to listen to an important disclaimer about the podcast.

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CFTC Talks

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on a roundtable panel made up of CFTC leaders to discuss what Bitcoin is, what the self-certification process of new contracts on Bitcoin is, and what the CFTC role in regulating the new derivatives contracts is. Panelists include: LabCFTC’s Daniel Gorfine, DMO’s Amir Zaidi, DCR’s Brian Bussey and DSIO’s Matt Kulkin. All done in effort to help us understand the markets we watch, and commodities.

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on a roundtable panel made up of CFTC leaders to discuss what Bitcoin is, what the self-certification process of new contracts on Bitcoin is, and what the CFTC role in regulating the new derivatives contracts is. Panelists include: LabCFTC’s Daniel Gorfine, DMO’s Amir Zaidi, DCR’s Brian Bussey and DSIO’s Matt Kulkin. All done in effort to help us understand the markets we watch, and commodities.

CFTC Talks EP020: Roundtable with CFTC leaders on Bitcoin

Alex Rampell

Andreessen Horowitz

This week on CFTC Talks, CFTC's Dan Gorfine and I bring on Andreessen Horowitz' lead on fintech investments, Alex Rampell.  We cover a wide range of fintech issues from crypto currencies to blockchain (what it's not) and AI.

This week on CFTC Talks, CFTC's Dan Gorfine and I bring on Andreessen Horowitz' lead on fintech investments, Alex Rampell.  We cover a wide range of fintech issues from crypto currencies to blockchain (what it's not) and AI.

CFTC Talks EP027: Alex Rampell, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz 

James McDonald

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on new CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald.  We cover his unique background (Enron and Genovese family), his approach to enforcement and his vision for the CFTC DOE.

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on new CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald.  We cover his unique background (Enron and Genovese family), his approach to enforcement and his vision for the CFTC DOE.

CFTC Talks EP005 CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald

Peter Van Valkenburgh

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on Coincenter.org Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh. We discuss the key new innovation underneath bitcoin: The consensus mechanism. Curious how bitcoins are created and why there’s a limit? Listen and find out.

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on <a href="http://Coincenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coincenter.org</a> Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh. We discuss the key new innovation underneath bitcoin: The consensus mechanism. Curious how bitcoins are created and why there’s a limit? Listen and find out.

CFTC Talks EP024: Coincenter.org Peter Van Valkenburgh

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald.  We cover the DOE’s approach to precious metals, enforcement of the CEA and recent cases.

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald.  We cover the DOE’s approach to precious metals, enforcement of the CEA and recent cases.

CFTC Talks EP039:  CFTC Director of Enforcement James McDonald

Brent Schutte

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte. We cover market volatility, stocks, bonds and investing during crazy market moves. Brent answers the big question: is there any economic slack left?

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte. We cover market volatility, stocks, bonds and investing during crazy market moves. Brent answers the big question: is there any economic slack left?

CFTC Talks EP031: Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte

Hal Scott

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on Harvard Law Prof. Hal Scott, author of  "Connectedness and Contagion." We cover the 2008 financial crisis, what happened and what regulation has done since.  Has regulation made the US financial system safer and at what cost? What is the future direction for fin reg?  We cover it all and what it was like to work at the Supreme Court when US v. Nixon was happening!

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on Harvard Law Prof. Hal Scott, author of  "Connectedness and Contagion." We cover the 2008 financial crisis, what happened and what regulation has done since.  Has regulation made the US financial system safer and at what cost? What is the future direction for fin reg?  We cover it all and what it was like to work at the Supreme Court when US v. Nixon was happening!

CFTC Talks EP008:  Harvard Law Prof. Hal Scott

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong for a two-part interview. On part one, we discuss his (with several co-authors) recent papers on blockchain, cryptos and smart contracts: “Tokenomics: Dynamic Adoption and Valuation” and “Blockchain Disruption and Smart Contracts.” We discuss how blockchains and smart contracts may be used to collude. In part two, we discuss his recent travels to 10 different global conferences on Blockchain/smart contracts/cryptos and what he learned each one.

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong for a two-part interview. On part one, we discuss his (with several co-authors) recent papers on blockchain, cryptos and smart contracts: “Tokenomics: Dynamic Adoption and Valuation” and “Blockchain Disruption and Smart Contracts.” We discuss how blockchains and smart contracts may be used to collude. In part two, we discuss his recent travels to 10 different global conferences on Blockchain/smart contracts/cryptos and what he learned each one.

CFTC Talks EP063: University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong Part One  

Sam Stovall

This week on CFTC Talks we bring on Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist of US Equity Strategy at CFRA (formally S&amp;P Capital IQ).  We cover the top 3 market themes/narratives, central bank policy, and tax reform as they impact the financial markets.

This week on CFTC Talks we bring on Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist of US Equity Strategy at CFRA (formally S&amp;P Capital IQ).  We cover the top 3 market themes/narratives, central bank policy, and tax reform as they impact the financial markets.

CFTC Talks EP004:  CFRA Chief Investment Strategist Sam Stovall

Chris Giancarlo

Bruce Tuckman

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo and CFTC Chief Economist Bruce Tuckman.  We review their white paper, “Swaps Regulation Version 2.0.”  At the ISDA annual meeting, the Chairman states, "This white paper is economy-focused.  And our role at the CFTC is to bring a market-focused approach. Our focus is what's in the best interest of the markets. Our mission is market integrity and market health."

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo and CFTC Chief Economist Bruce Tuckman.  We review their white paper, “Swaps Regulation Version 2.0.”  At the ISDA annual meeting, the Chairman states, "This white paper is economy-focused.  And our role at the CFTC is to bring a market-focused approach. Our focus is what's in the best interest of the markets. Our mission is market integrity and market health."

CFTC Talks EP047: CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo and CFTC Chief Economist Bruce Tuckman

Jim Glassman

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on JP Morgan’s head economist Jim Glassman. We cover the biggest risks for the US and global economies. What is the Fed’s goal with monetary policy and what would cause the biggest problem for the markets?

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on JP Morgan’s head economist Jim Glassman. We cover the biggest risks for the US and global economies. What is the Fed’s goal with monetary policy and what would cause the biggest problem for the markets?

CFTC Talks EP006:  JP Morgan head economist Jim Glassman

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on  University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong for a two-part interview.  On part one, we discuss his (with several co-authors) recent papers on blockchain, cryptos and smart contracts: “Tokenomics:  Dynamic Adoption and Valuation” and “Blockchain Disruption and Smart Contracts.”  We discuss how blockchains and smart contracts may be used to collude.  In part two, we discuss his recent travels to 10 different global conferences on Blockchain/smart contracts/cryptos and what he learned each one.

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on <a href="https://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/directory/c/lin-william-cong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong</a> for a two-part interview.  On part one, we discuss his (with several co-authors) recent papers on blockchain, cryptos and smart contracts: “Tokenomics:  Dynamic Adoption and Valuation” and “Blockchain Disruption and Smart Contracts.”  We discuss how blockchains and smart contracts may be used to collude.  In part two, we discuss his recent travels to 10 different global conferences on Blockchain/smart contracts/cryptos and what he learned each one.

CFTC Talks EP065: University of Chicago Prof. Will Cong Part Two

Joe LaVorgna

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on Natixis chief economist Joe LaVorgna. We discuss the latest US unemployment data and how this impacts monetary policy in the United States. How far will the FOMC raise rates in 2018 and 2019? What are the key factors to watch going forward? Is there a recession on the horizon?

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on Natixis chief economist Joe LaVorgna. We discuss the latest US unemployment data and how this impacts monetary policy in the United States. How far will the FOMC raise rates in 2018 and 2019? What are the key factors to watch going forward? Is there a recession on the horizon?

CFTC Talks EP062: Natixis Chief Economist Joe LaVorgna

Chris Neely

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on St. Louis Federal Reserve’s, Chris Neely, author of “Four Stories of Quantitative Easing.” We cover the QE programs of the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, Bank of Japan and European Central Bank.  

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on St. Louis Federal Reserve’s, Chris Neely, author of “<a href="https://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/review/2013/01/04/four-stories-of-quantitative-easing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Stories of Quantitative Easing</a>.” We cover the QE programs of the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, Bank of Japan and European Central Bank.

CFTC Talks EP026: St. Louis Federal Reserve Chris Neely

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on an expert in the non-virtual currency world known as foreign exchange. Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos Deutsche Bank is the Global Co-head FX Research in London.  We discuss the outlook for the US dollar against the major currency pairs.  We try to solve the conundrum of why the currency markets have been less volatile than the equity and bond markets.  And why the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury are critical for understanding investor outlook on the US dollar.

This week on CFTC Talks, we bring on an expert in the non-virtual currency world known as foreign exchange. Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos Deutsche Bank is the Global Co-head FX Research in London.  We discuss the outlook for the US dollar against the major currency pairs.  We try to solve the conundrum of why the currency markets have been less volatile than the equity and bond markets.  And why the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury are critical for understanding investor outlook on the US dollar.

CFTC Talks EP038 George Saravelos Deutsche Bank, Global Co-head FX Research

Rob Kaplan

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on special guest Dallas Federal Reserve President and CEO Rob Kaplan. We had a wide ranging discussion covering the US economy, FOMC monetary policy, oil and technology.

This week on CFTC Talks, we have on special guest Dallas Federal Reserve President and CEO Rob Kaplan. We had a wide ranging discussion covering the US economy, FOMC monetary policy, oil and technology.

CFTC Talks EP068: Dallas Federal Reserve President Rob Kaplan

Nick Cook

LEAD

This week on CFTC Talks, CFTC's Dan Gorfine and I bring on UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s Nick Cook, head of RegTech and Advanced Analytics. We cover a wide range of fintech issues from blockchain to regulatory technology to AI.  Mr. Cook and FCA create hackathons with industry and government to solve challenging technology issues.  This will be a two part series with part 1 released on Thursday and part 2 released on Monday.

This week on CFTC Talks, CFTC's Dan Gorfine and I bring on UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s Nick Cook, head of RegTech and Advanced Analytics. We cover a wide range of fintech issues from blockchain to regulatory technology to AI.  Mr. Cook and FCA create hackathons with industry and government to solve challenging technology issues.  This will be a two part series with part 1 released on Thursday and part 2 released on Monday.

CFTC Talks EP043: UK’S FCA Nick Cook, RegTech and TechSprint lead, Part 1

Derek Scissors

This week on CFTC Talks, we discuss China and US Trade.  

This week on CFTC Talks, we discuss China and US Trade.

CFTC Talks EP040:  Derek Scissors, AEI resident scholar on Chinese and Indian Economies

Scott Irwin

This week on CFTC Talks, we have University of Illinois Prof. Scott Irwin, an expert in speculation in the commodity markets. We talk about how trading and speculation have radically changed over the last 5 years and why Ag prices remain low. Also, we discuss his recent paper, “Trilogy for trouble shooting convergence: manipulation, structural imbalance and storage rates.”

This week on CFTC Talks, we have University of Illinois Prof. Scott Irwin, an expert in speculation in the commodity markets. We talk about how trading and speculation have radically changed over the last 5 years and why Ag prices remain low. Also, we discuss his recent paper, “Trilogy for trouble shooting convergence: manipulation, structural imbalance and storage rates.”

CFTC Talks EP037: Dr. Scott Irwin University of Illinois, speculation expert

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