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-- Proposed new regulation for derivatives market is expected to be formally release mid-month

Earlier this week, at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, CFTC head Gary Gensler, announced his proposed plan for changing the way the derivatives market and its participants are to be regulated. The details of the final regulation plan will be formally announced later this month.

There are many articles out there on social networking platforms - how to use one to promote your business, how to use it to get a job, or simply how to get random people to 'follow' you.  There are many ways to skin this cat, but I have found one interesting blog comparing Twitter to the id and Facebook to the ego.

Here is a teaser... from a blog called "Information Arbitrage."

WSJ article gives the market a reality check on the proper use of derivatives

Too often derivatives are blamed for the financial crisis but such criticism often comes from those with little knowledge of how derivatives are used. Below is a great WSJ article which spells out the proper use of derivatives and how the financial market can create a more supportive and safer market structure to support the ongoing use of derivatives. See details and link for article below.

In Defense of Derivatives and How to Regulate Them

Calling all procrastinators - you can now mix work with gaming via a new 'simulated trading game' available on your iPhone.

This new "Bailout" application be perfect for those of you who are bored or don't want to trade in the real markets today. I do not have an iPhone so can't 'test' out this new application but I encourage DerivSource members to submit reviews!

Read below for info from Moment Analytics on its new "Bailout" trading game.

Do the supervisory groups pushing for market reform really understand the ins and outs of the CDS market?

Policy makers on both sides of the pond threatened more regulation for the credit derivatives market including mandated central clearing of CDSs and a ban naked CDS positions. Market participants are understandably concerned about the newly proposed policies and talk of extending regulatory oversight, and some market leaders explained this week the dire consequences these changes in governance would have on the future of the credit derivatives market and the health of the financial industry.