Tag Archives: derivatives

Arbitration clauses in ISDA master agreements

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Christopher Wilsher

International arbitration is increasingly recognised as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for cross-border derivative transactions although historically parties typically opted for litigation, even when the dispute included an international component, and with English and New York laws as traditionally the …

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FCA fines broking firm for misleading conduct

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

The FCA has imposed a fine on broking firm TFS-ICAP for misleading customers in the FX derivatives market. The regulator found that between 2008 and 2015, brokers at TFS-ICAP openly carried out a deceptive practice known as “printing” trades. The …

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Digital assets, analogue regulation?

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

In this webinar our panel discusses the various regulatory issues and challenges faced by those operating in the digital assets and blockchain space, including: The approach of the UK regulators, including the implications of Brexit The FCA ban on crypto-derivatives …

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