Understanding the mechanisms that facilitate trading is crucial for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. One such mechanism is the Swap Execution Facility, or SEF, which plays a pivotal role ...

Interbank FX swaps hit by higher short-term hedging and funding costs, while longer-dated forwards activity jumps ...

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - The role of banks in the $615-trillion over-the-counter derivatives markets is a central point of contention as U.S. lawmakers work to finalize sweeping financial reforms in the ...

(Reuters) - As the long debate about toughening U.S. financial regulations comes to a head, the Senate Agriculture Committee has added an aggressive last-minute measure seeking to effectively ban ...

A swaps-trading platform operated by news and technology provider Bloomberg LP went down for about an hour early Wednesday, the company said, in the latest hitch for market participants complying with ...