Technology
Payments providers split over Sepa end dates
Comments released by the European Commission show that European institutions and banking associations disagree over Sepa proposals to seperate end dates
The challenges of central clearing
The challenges of central clearing
Ginga debuts electronic coal trading in Asia
The Singapore-based broker aims to use technology to gain market share in the Indonesian sub-bit coal swaps market.
Global pension funds on the hunt for new custodians
Requests for proposals from continental Europe soar says JP Morgan pensions expert
TradingScreen launches corporate bond platform in Europe
TradingScreen has created a multilateral trading platform to streamline the process of corporate bond transactions by centralising the buying and selling of corporate bonds in Europe.
Flash crash lessons learned: Interview with Bannert-Thurner
Now that the dust has settled after the extraordinary May 6 ‘Flash Crash’, Victor Anderson catches up with FTEN’s Valerie Bannert-Thurner to discuss how technology can help guard against future crises
Asia Risk 15: Technological evolution facilitates modern financial risk management
Economic growth in Asia, coupled with increased investment in electronic derivatives trading technology during the past 15 years, has resulted in a vastly improved risk management culture in the region. Clive Davidson reports
BP’s oil spill to double energy companies’ IT spend
The aftermath of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill could double the amount energy companies will spend on information technology (IT) as they look to adhere to new regulatory requirements in offshore drilling pursuits
Integrated energy scenario management for optimal decision support
In association with OpenLink, Energy Risk convened a webinar designed for energy professionals at trading and supply organisations looking to understand the impact of portfolio flexibility and the available decision support solutions. Featuring insights…
Challenges for energy & commodities technology
Trayport chief speaks to Lianna Brinded about how energy and commodities trading risk management systems will cope with changes in regulation
Getting more control with bespoke technology
Playing a role in the development of a bespoke technology solution gives energy traders and risk managers more control over how they perform their daily duties, according to experts. Pauline McCallion finds out more
Time to consider electronic trading for oil markets
The oil markets have stubbornly resisted electronic trading for 10 years. Alex Davis finds out if this is about to change
31% of oil and gas firms lack ETRM solutions
Nearly one third of all oil and gas companies are more susceptible to systemic risk, as a report reveals 31% of these firms lack an energy trading and risk management (ETRM) solution for their operations
China Merchants upgrades systems amid global derivatives push
China Merchants Securities has upgraded its risk management systems ahead of planned international expansion and efforts to offer more derivatives, exchange-traded funds and warrants services
Sponsored Q&A: Valuation and transparency – Facing the challenges of risk and transparency
Why organisations need better risk management and transparency to adapt to the changing marketplace
DBS Bank suffers IT outage
Singaporean bank suffers IT collapse of front-line and back-up systems
Translating overnight and intraday returns to improve daily volatility forecast accuracy
Lost in translation: Accuracy versus profitability of intraday, overnight and volume information for volatility-based trading
Shake-up ahead for financial technology
With a raft of financial market reforms set to alter the landscape of energy and commodities trading by the end of the year, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how financial technology needs to develop in order to keep up with regulatory changes
Cesr studies MTFs in July amid Mifid revamp
MTFs and dark pools policy positions to be announced, Cesr urges industry participation in consultation
Sparring over global valuation
Dealers have typically used a variety of pricing models that are specific to certain asset classes and instruments. But is it possible for banks to build global models that can be used to price instruments across asset classes? Matt Cameron reports
Pick and choose from social media tools: BIS’s Laurmaa
Bank for International Settlements’ head of web publishing Timo Laurmaa says Twitter more beneficial to profit-making companies; short releases help when reaching out to wider-than-usual audience
New US derivatives rules to boost tech firms' energy business
The new US derivatives regulatory regime to raise transparency and reporting requirements for energy traders will present business opportunities for technology companies in the sector