Derivatives Regs Could Bring 130,000 U.S. Job Losses

New derivatives regulations could result in the loss of more than 130,000 jobs in the U.S., according to Keybridge Research, reports The Wall Street Journal.

New derivatives regulations could result in the loss of more than 130,000 jobs in the U.S., according to Keybridge Research. The research firm based its estimate on the up to USD6.7 billion in reduced spending by S&P500 companies if they are required to put up 3% cash collateral on every over-the-counter derivatives trade.

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