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by nickles 2639 days ago
The Volcker rule contains exemptions for certain prop trading activities. For example, trading in US government bonds is exempt.
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rbavocadotree 2639 days ago
Here's nice flowchart[0] to determine what counts as proprietary trading. There is a surprising amount that is still allowed.

https://www.davispolk.com/files/DavisPolk_Final_Volcker_Rule...

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