Adena Friedman hopes her new role will draw women into the industry

Week in Review

While US president-elect seeks to dismantle reforms, some hope for just a few tweaks

CFTC data show five largest clearing houses demanded extra money to cover volatility

Interdealer broker reports 11% revenue growth in first half

System will monitor trading data passing daily across US equity and options trading

Recent rule changes from New York Fed that reduce barriers to entry spur interest

Decision will leave Democrats fighting appointment of more conservative successor

Appointment will see first female lead a big US exchange operator  

Job losses threaten to have ‘a significant domino effect on jobs and revenue’

News of Phupinder Gill’s impending departure surprises investors and analysts

Group founded by Misha Malyshev switches focus to quantitative hedge fund

New capital rules for banks turn trading in privately negotiated swaps on its head

DoJ hails extradition and conviction of Briton in fight against market manipulation

How the buffers designed to prevent wild price swings on Wall Street markets work

Formalising regulations will trigger preparations by banks in OTC swaps market

Reforms prevent financial services firms from using customers’ cash as working capital