After lnkd.in/qyuPhH, today I proposed how FpML can meet these requirements in the reg reporting WG #doddfrank #swaps #finreg

Today the FpML Coord Committee discussed how pre-trade FpML will work for CDS

Digging into exactly what non-OTC security reporting requirements EMIR introduces ... getting conflicting info

To round out 2012 I just putt documentation on the new FpML product definition messages and process flows into the spec. Happy New Year!

Visting NYC for first time in months - sure is quiet in lower Manhattan after the storm.

Working on plans for Sapient's Data & Messaging practice. Want to trade notes about FpML-based messaging architectures. Ping me.

I was in Chicago earlier this week to talk with clients. Very cold and windy, but sunny - the cold reminded me of Montreal in my youth.

Working on a presentation about FpML for securities for next week.

Traveling to London in 2 weeks to talk with folks about Sapient's messaging architecture vision, and back soon to NYC / CHI / BOS?

Talking to folks in London this week on fintech strategy. Lots of focus on latency, volume, automation, cost, and process uncertainty.

I'm talking to people about challenges & opportunities for FpML, to make recommendations for ISDA. Contact me if you want to be included.

FpML Std. Committee agreed today to support credit approval tokens (for pre-approval of clearing for trades done on SEFs) in v. 5.6 #finreg

At FpML Stds Com, we agreed to publish the 5.6 Rec next week with small improvements for trading with preauthorized clearing #finreg

FpML Std Comm. asked me to talk to platforms, custodians, IMs about FpML certification strategy we're creating - contact me if interested

Lots of focus this week on trade packages on SEFs; CFTC published a no action relief letter until May; FpML is adding support in 5.7 #finreg

In NYC this week reconnecting with people &talking about the future of OTC derivs under financial reform &with standard messaging #finreg

Thinking about what topics/sessions would be interesting for an FpML conference

In NYC next week ... drop me a not if you want to connect.

My article co-authored w/ colleagues @SapientGM is out on TabbFORUM : tabbforum.com/opinions/forge…

We argue that standards and trade repositories aren't enough for financial reporting - you need format translation #finreg