We analyzed the securities lending data of eight major US mutual fund complexes to see what real information they provided. Besides agent lender fee splits, we learned some important lessons about data standardization, cash collateral fees, and what investors are really paying for their programs.
FINRA is considering a rule that would reduce the supervisory burden of US brokerage members' outside activities. Where does that leave investor protection?
The ECB's publication last week of "The implications of removing repo assets from the leverage ratio" creates a conundrum. While findings stick true to the Basel III guiding principles, competitive dynamics may make this official position untenable. Has the ECB just created a problem for itself?
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