Thomas Greer
Thomas Greer writes for Hedjo Journal and other Independent Journal publications, covering futures, options and derivatives and stocks and equity markets. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
5 articles
Shipping Attack Risk Tests Derivatives Regulation and Hedgers
Officials say Iran is shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before a US vote. What that means for commodity hedgers, dealers and derivatives regulation.
Clearinghouses and central counterparties explained
Clearinghouses and central counterparties explained: novation, margin, default funds, CFTC core principles and why clearing matters to derivatives regulation.
Position limits in commodity markets: how they work
How position limits work in commodity markets: federal and exchange limits, spot-month caps, bona fide hedging exemptions and who enforces the rules.
Derivatives regulation: CFTC staff spares passive trading software
CFTC staff will not recommend enforcement against passive software providers linking users to FCMs, IBs and DCMs for not registering as introducing brokers.
CFTC rule proposal would end SEF order book mandate for some swaps
A CFTC rule proposal would drop the order book requirement for permitted swap transactions on swap execution facilities. What changes and the comment period.