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First Dutch spark spread traded
The first OTC Dutch spark spread, which represents the generating margin of gas-fired power stations, was traded this week, brokered by Spectron.
JP Morgan wins Derivatives House of the Year award
JP Morgan has won Risk magazine’s Derivatives House of the Year award. The US bank was widely praised by end-users for continuing to provide liquidity during the turmoil of the third and fourth quarters last year, showing strength across all asset…
Fortis distributes first ABN Amro product in Belgium and Luxembourg
Fortis Retail Bank is distributing an ABN Amro product in Belgium and Luxembourg, the first since its acquisition of the Dutch bank three months ago. The Eco-3 plus note is described as a sustainable investment by Belgium-based Fortis, and is being…
Dow Jones and Dharma Investments launch new faith-based indexes
Dow Jones Indexes and private investment firm, Dharma Investments, have launched five Dow Jones Dharma Indexes designed to measure the performance of companies selected according to the value systems and principles of Dharmic religions, especially…
The drive for convertibles
Hedge funds are exploring opportunities in convertible arbitrage, a trade that appeared to have gone out of fashion permanently back in 2005. With the promise of lucrative returns having put this strategy firmly back on the map, investors now need to be…
UBS to launch Greenhouse Index
UBS will launch the UBS Greenhouse Index (UBS-GHI), the first tradable investment benchmark to track the Greenhouse Effect, on January 23 2008. The UBS-GHI is the first integrated index that provides exposure to greenhouse gas emissions and their…
S&P grows its thematic series with new Global Eco index
S&P has launched a new investable index, the S&P Global Eco index, which is designed to offer exposure to environmentally responsible investment strategies.
UBS launches Greenhouse Index
UBS Investment Bank has launched the UBS Greenhouse Index (UBS-GHI) , the first tradable investment benchmark tracking the Greenhouse Effect.
UBS launches Greenhouse Index
UBS will launch its UBS Greenhouse Index (UBS-GHI) on January 23. It is a tradable investment benchmark tracking a combination of weather futures and greenhouse gas emissions credits.
Merrill Lynch launches new carbon certificate in Europe
Merrill Lynch has launched a five-year certificate linked to companies with reduced carbon footprints set to benefit from the push for cleaner energy. The 100% capital protected certificate offers 100% participation and will track the bank’s proprietary…
Lehman Brothers launches new FX products in US
Lehman Brothers has launched three new principal protected notes (PPNs) in the US. Two of the products are currency-linked investments which allow investors to benefit from further weakening of the US dollar, while the third is based on a hard and soft…
Foster Smith
Foster Smith, head of US gas and power trading at JP Morgan, tells David Watkins his fast-track career path is par for the course in commodities
Emissions trading in New Zealand
The recent policy framework put forward for New Zealand's emissions trading scheme (ETS) make it the most ambitious and stringent scheme yet proposed worldwide, but concerns over implementation have sparked fierce debate, finds Roderick Bruce
The globalisation of gas
Change could be afoot for the US natural gas market as US imports of LNG grow. Neil O’Hara looks at the short- to medium-term price drivers for US natural gas
Transmission possible?
US grid operators are hoping that a new stance on transmission planning will act as a hedge against an uncertain energy future. Yet such a strategy comes with its own challenges, writes Elisa Wood