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China prepares for launch of cross-border ETF market
In the tightly regulated Chinese economy, the launch of ETFs linked to overseas shares marks a new form of investment vehicle available to mainland investors. However, challenges still remain due to structural...
Choosing the appropriate process for modelling energy prices is essential for best calculating value, risk and hedging metrics for energy derivatives and assets. In this first article of a six-part series,...
Correlations between commodities and other asset classes have risen sharply over the past three years, but investors and academics are divided over the cause, and the outlook for diversification strategies...
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Mining companies remain unhedged, despite Chinese clouds
After some painful experiences in recent years, mining companies remain largely unhedged – despite a jump in metals volatility and the threat of a Chinese downturn. Could they end up regretting it? Michael Watt reports
Available to trade: row over scope of Dodd-Frank execution rules
The Dodd-Frank Act requires cleared over-the-counter trades to be executed on an exchange or swap execution facility – as long as at least one venue makes the swap available to trade. So, who gets to decide when a swap meets that criterion? Peter Madigan...
Regulatory go-slow on CDS rules in China holds up market development
China launched its version of the credit default swap market nearly 18 months ago – yet activity has almost ground to a halt due to a combination of inflexible rules, lack of standardisation, and an approach to the concept of credit default that is...
Banks caught in DVA dilemma
Accountants want banks to report as profits the impact of widening credit spreads on their liabilities, but regulators are moving in the other direction. The result could be painful deductions from capital, and two very different sets of incentives
Australian super funds look to cross-currency basis swaps
With an average unhedged currency exposure of 17% of assets under management, Australian superannuation funds face the risk of significant performance drag from global foreign exchange volatility. The cross-currency basis swap market, however, has created...
The new normal: structurers learn to live with low interest rates
Rock bottom interest rates in a difficult macro environment and the prospect of upcoming regulations have led to a need for banks to focus on products optimised around constraints. As the mood remains cautious in Europe and many developed markets approach...
How the CCP location debate helped split the EU
The European Central Bank’s insistence that all euro clearing take place within the eurozone was at the heart of December’s row between the UK and the rest of the European Union. David Cameron was feted by some for his defence of London’s financial...
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