Articles by Rebekah Tunstead
In the age of bitcoin, buy side braces for 24/7 risk management
Investors forced to rethink “nine to five” mentality, as crypto exchange FTX proposes auto-liquidation model
Curbs on hedging threaten to short-circuit Bulb sale
Insolvent energy supplier is barred from holding long-dated forwards – which could deter potential buyers
People moves: Credit Suisse reshuffles, CME continues rejig, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Lack of supply keeps short-end euro rates vol high
Hedge funds and corporates rush to hedge potential rises in euro interest rates – but sellers aren’t there, say traders
What’s up with the docs? Isda aims to set standard for crypto
Industry body looks to standardise digital derivatives documents, but some wonder if it is best placed to do so
Time’s up for UK banks to unwind swaps with VTB
Majority of contracts have been terminated, but laggards face prospect of default
OTC nickel contracts stuck despite trading resumption
Contracts still unable to settle using new prices, but Isda template may solve the issue
EC looks to force market’s hand in euro clearing battle
Industry exasperated as commission proposes new mandates and capital penalties for banks clearing in London
Euro rates volatility wrong-foots dealers
Banks’ risk appetite and liquidity are low following painful rates vol moves, say traders
Russia sanctions throw derivatives market into disarray
Lawyers say western banks face illegality terminations; industry groups plan deliverable ruble workaround
EC ignores pleas to extend clearing consultation deadline
Despite industry appeals for more time on EU-wide clearing consultation, EC refuses an extension
Market begs EC for more time to mull euro clearing proposals
Firms given one month to respond on wide-ranging consultation around relocation of euro swaps
Legacy Libor swaptions face day of reckoning
Holders of physically settled swaptions in sterling and yen must switch to new risk-free rates, but it’s not simple
Market halts clearing shift to Eurex ahead of EU consultation
Participants hit ‘pause’ after proposed three-year equivalence extension for UK clearing houses
UK Treasury urged to allow failed energy firms to hedge
Bulb can’t buy wholesale electricity and gas more than two weeks in advance, leaving it exposed to price hikes
Counterparties clash over ‘dirty’ CSAs
Dealers and clients struggle to agree optionality value of posting bonds in cash-and-bond CSAs after Eonia conversion
Esma calls for more powers over UK CCPs
Sources say Emir 3.0 could be on the way with Esma a big winner
People moves: Barclays switches CEO in post-Staley refresh, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Losing their hedge: why so many UK energy suppliers went bust
Hedging strategies were powerless to protect firms from runaway energy price rises
Buy side divided on euro swap clearing move
With eurocrats dithering on extension of LCH waiver, asset managers mull when – or if – to jump ship to Eurex
Many ESG products face liquidity struggle, say exchanges
Fragmentation, design and definition challenges mean many exchange-traded products will remain illiquid
Ethical derivatives strive to win over sceptics
New Isda standards are latest move to overcome client “hesitancy” to use contracts linked to ESG targets
Opt in or opt out: an FX class action decision worth millions
Six banks accused of manipulation may see 40% reduction in damages if UK lawsuit proceeds along ‘opt-out’ route
Last look guidance receives mixed reviews
Some liquidity providers back GFXC guidance; others say it doesn’t go far enough