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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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
Cuts and points – how the Dealer Rankings work
Dealer Rankings 2025: We have a simple way to compare dealers. Sort of simple, anyway
Choosy dealers search for their sweet spot
Dealer Rankings 2025: No bank appears in every top 10 list, as data reveals shifting strengths
Credit investors struggle to decide what tariffs will mean for defaults
Traders report difficulty evaluating risk, but elevated yields have kept demand strong nonetheless
Isda moves to fix outdated CDS obligations list
Updated process would allow for mass updates, reserving legal review for most complex challenges
Barclays hires former Crédit Agricole swaptions head
Samy Ben Aoun joins bank as head of rates trading for Barclays Europe
Isda proposes oversight group for CDS process
New governance committee the “first step” in credit determinations revamp
CLO market shakes off ETF outflows
Despite record redemptions, exchange mechanics and relatively small volumes cushioned impact