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Chairman Giancarlo unveils ambitious new swaps reform agenda

By Lene Powell, J.D. In a new white paper, CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo laid out broad plans to revise CFTC rules on swaps clearing, execution, and reporting, as well as swap dealer capital requirements and an end user exception … Continue reading

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Singapore launches an ambitious blueprint to drive Singapore Port as the future global maritime hub

On 12 January 2018, Singapore’s Minister of State for Transport, Lam Pin Min, launched Singapore’s new “Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map.” Considering the maritime industry’s pivotal role in Singapore’s economy, and the fierce competition between global ports, Singapore’s government is … Continue reading

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More ambitious Asean faces crucial test (Borneo Bulletin)

As Asean prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary, it faces a crucial test that could fundamentally change how it has worked for the past decades. Aseans founding fathers – mindful of their newly gained independence from Western colonialism – created … Continue reading

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