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CDSs on eurozone periphery fall for third day
In the wake of Portugal’s successful bond auction of almost €1.25 billion yesterday, credit default swaps (CDSs) on eurozone sovereigns continue to trade down
Eurozone unlikely to break up, says Zurich chief economist
The chief economist of Zurich Financial Services believes there is the political will necessary to protect the eurozone over the long term
New highs for CDS spreads on Ireland and Belgium
The cost of insuring against Irish and Belgian state defaults reaches unprecedented levels
Bank of Ireland CDSs rise sharply
The cost of insuring against a default by the Bank of Ireland rose today, as the Swiss central bank stopped accepting the bonds of Irish banks as collateral
CDS on Portugal rise on Moody’s warning
Threat to A1 credit rating of the Portuguese government raises cost of credit default swaps.
Credit default risk of Germany reaches new high
Debt protection costs rise across eurozone peripherals
Irish bail-out fails to quell bank worries
The cost of insuring against a default of Ireland's major banks went up today, despite yesterday's aid package agreed by parliament.
CDS spreads on Germany approach six-month high
Risk perception of German debt continued a week-long rise, on fears of the country's exposure to fellow eurozone members with weaker finances.
Irish CDSs widen on Fitch downgrade
The cost of insuring against an Irish government default rose today as Fitch lowered its Ireland rating to BBB+
Prudential names Foley as group chief risk officer
Prudential has announced the appointment of John Foley as group chief risk officer and an executive director on the board, starting on January 1.
Would-be Sefs await CFTC proposals
The CFTC announces its proposals on swap execution facilities on December 9, which could trigger a race to meet the new definition.
CDSs on euro peripherals widen over weekend
CDSs on Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Hungary and Spain increased over the weekend, while the cost of protection against Greek default fell.
Peripheral CDSs fall on ECB liquidity promise
The cost of insuring against a default of peripheral European states continued to fall today, after peaking at record highs on Tuesday.
Markets relax on peripheral debt ahead of crucial ECB meeting
Peripheral CDS tighten as Trichet raises hopes of more bond purchases
Irish bail-out fails to stem default fears
Credit default swaps on Irish debt continued to rise after the approval of €85 billion in EU aid.
Irish CDS up as bailout fails to reassure
CDS spreads on Ireland's sovereign and bank debt remain at elevated levels
Risk Middle East Rankings 2010: Dealers adjust to new pricing realities
Globally, big derivatives dealers are making wholesale changes to their pricing practices, and the Middle East is no exception. Clients are also becoming more sophisticated, according to Risk’s first ranking of dealers in the region. Research by Ana…
Irish bailout fails to restore faith in PIIGS debt
CDS spreads on peripheral eurozone debt widen despite €90 billion in aid
MF Global appoints Mike Blomfield as Asia-Pacific head
MF Global Holdings has announced the appointment of Mike Blomfield as managing director of its Asia-Pacific operations.
Debate swirls over merits of CoCos and bail-in debt
Banks are anxious to find cost-effective capital structures that will be attractive to investors and acceptable to regulators.
SEC appoints Thomas Bayer as chief information officer
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed Thomas Bayer as chief information officer.