Market View 2014: OTC Derivatives Regulations and Swap Execution Facilities (IPC)

April 2014

KEYWORDS: Survey, regulatory requirements, compliance cost, FIA, hedge funds, banks, broker-dealer, exchange, financial institutions, SEF, OTC derivatives, swaps, swap execution facility

Summary:

A new IPC survey finds that the industry remains underprepared to meet the requirements of  new regulations, while individual firms push ahead to make themselves ready.

The survey was conducted during FIA Chicago, from November 5-7, 2013, and generated responses from hedge funds, investment banks, broker/dealers, exchanges and other financial institutions.

Key findings address:

• Struggles to Meet Regulatory Preparedness
• SEF Impact
• Potential OTC Derivatives Market Growth
• SEF Connectivity

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