Ben St. Clair
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Ben covers Markets for Risk.net. He holds a master’s degree in financial journalism from City, University of London, and a bachelor’s in sociology and American studies from Fordham University.
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Ardagh CDS spreads reel amid payout confusion
Dispute over company’s recapitalisation plan leaves credit default swap holders with uncertain future
CLO market dismisses First Brands contagion worries
But investors say larger concerns remain for the product’s riskiest tranches
Bond investors diverge on AI’s rates impact
While many agree the technology will drive growth, questions remain over the timing and inflationary impact
Goldman’s credit reporting proposal sparks criticism
Shift to end-of-day and next-day reporting on large portfolio trades seen as step back for transparency
EU securitisation rethink to boost mortgage-bearing SRTs?
Insurer participation and a lower risk weight could help make capital savings attractive to banks
JP Morgan’s credit structuring head departs
Denis Gardrat will head infrastructure investor Rivage Investment’s UK unit
Rates investors unmoved by stories of AI bliss, or doom
Research shows downward moves in US Treasury yields around generative AI model releases
BSE grows derivatives share despite market scrutiny
Indian regulator’s investigations have so far weighed more on the exchange’s national rival, though risks remain
Solvency II proposal may boost insurer CLO investments
But experts question whether European Commission proposal will draw insurers back to other securitised products
Isda replaces chair after Krens departs HSBC
Goldman’s Amy Hong takes on role following Krens's seven-month stint
Altice CDS auction may debut lock-up tweak
Separate industry proposal would make permanent a cash settlement fallback
Choosy dealers search for their sweet spot
Dealer Rankings 2025: No bank appears in every top 10 list, as data reveals shifting strengths