Risk management/Exchanges

Turkey's political pipelines

Turkey's strategic position at the crossroads of East and West has put it at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war, with energy supply a key driver. Robert Amsterdam examines the energy policies being brought to bear in the region

ETRM evolution

As energy trading and risk management systems become increasingly sophisticated, Rana Basu of TradeCapture looks at what users need to consider as they progress from implementing and using the most basic to the most complex systems

CME and Citadel plan CDS exchange

Chicago-based exchange operator CME Group and hedge fund management firm Citadel Investment Group are set to launch a fully integrated trading and clearing platform for credit default swaps (CDSs).

LCDX index roll postponed indefinitely

London-based data provider Markit is postponing the roll of its LCDX index of 100 North American loan credit default swaps (LCDSs) until negotiations for a new single-name US LCDS contract are finished.

SEC extends short selling ban

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its ban on the short selling of financial stocks to October 17, in order to give the US Congress time to vote through measures aimed at stabilising the financial markets.

CDS spreads on Icelandic banks hit new highs

The injection on Monday of €600 million from the Icelandic government to acquire 75% of Glitnir Bank has done nothing to ease fears over the bank’s future. Glitnir’s five-year credit default swap (CDS) spreads are now the highest of any European bank,…

Understanding 'true LTV'

Risk management is now top of the boardroom agenda for mortgage lenders across the globe. Mark Witherspoon of UKValuation explains why understanding the concept of 'true loan-to-value' is a key element of any lender's approach to risk management