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Legal spotlight
The global nature of the financial crisis has led to an unprecedented spirit of co-operation amongst securities regulators in different jurisdictions, says Robert Brownlie
On the crest of a wave
Corporate bond volumes have been soaring as companies scramble to meet their funding requirements in the wake of the loan market's demise. Simon Boughey looks at whether this wave of issuance is a temporary phenomenon or whether it heralds a permanent…
Marketgraphic - European investment grade issuance
High grade corporates have turned to the bond markets for financing given the reluctance of banks to extend loans. Analysis by Michael West and Sabinne Renner of Moody's
Klaas Knot
One of the architects of the Basel II Accord - and a senior Dutch regulator - defends the framework against criticisms that it was ineffectual in the face of the recent banking turmoil
FDIC extension gives breathing space to banks
The difficulties banks are facing in borrowing capital are ample justification for extending the TLGP scheme, say observers. Indeed, there are calls for the scheme to become more permanent
Heineken
Our regular look at groundbreaking and innovative deals in the primary markets takes in the £400 million unrated Heineken deal, and BP's monster $3.25 billion offering
Stopping the rot
Noises from leading banks that they may be returning to profitability are failing to mask the painful truth that vast quantities of toxic assets are still causing a stink on banks' balance sheets. Credit looks at the various plans being put forward to…
An overarching framework
Details of the EU’s third energy package have finally been agreed and creation of umbrella agency ACER looks to be on track. Rachel Morison investigates
Don’t count on it
There is still much confusion over when, or whether, the US will adopt IFRS. Pauline McCallion looks at the latest timetable
Trading positions
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Top executives leave RBS Sempra
Executive departures were planned and commodities remain core, according to statements from RBS and Sempra Energy
Russian revolution?
The news that TNK-BP will sell oil products on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange could signal a shift by Russia towards market mechanisms, Roderick Bruce reports