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Lagging risk management
The rate of growth in the complexity of new derivatives products is causing a worrisome lag in risk management's ability to keep pace. As credit derivatives markets endure a period of stress, this lag could have serious consequences, argues David Rowe
Firms risk breaking Mifid outsourcing requirements
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Big business responds to Australia’s carbon proposals
A report launched today by the Australian Business and Climate Group (ABCG) has highlighted that plans for an Australian emissions trading scheme (ETS) will not, on their own, be a sufficient response to meet future emissions targets.
Malaysia’s ASM Investment offers fund invests in structured product
Investment manager ASM Investment in Malaysia has launched a fund that invests 96% of its assets in a three-year Ringgit-denominated structured product issued by Deutsche Bank. The return of the structured product is linked to nine underlying assets:…
Lithuania to auction EUAs
The Lithuanian Environmental Investment Fund is to offer 552,000 EU Allowances (EUAs) for online auction.
Indexchange launches new commodity ETF to trade on Xetra
German-based ETF specialist Indexchange Investment has launched the Dow Jones AIG Commodity Swap ETF on the XTF segment on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra.
Van Eck launch nuclear energy ETF
New York-based asset management firm Van Eck Global has launched the Market Vectors–Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) on the American Stock Exchange (Amex).
US firms not disadvantaged by Sox, claims Oxley
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Nymex confirms sale talks
Following months of heightened speculation, Nymex Holdings, the parent company of the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) has released a statement confirming it has been in “preliminary” talks to be purchased.
Fortis and Enel sign 10-year wind deal
Fortis has signed a 1.1 million megawatt hour, 10-year financial fixed-price power purchase agreement with Snyder Wind Farm, a subsidiary of Enel North America
Van Eck goes nuclear at Amex
New York-based asset manager Van Eck Global has launched its Market Vectors Nuclear Energy ETF (exchange-traded fund) on the American Stock Exchange (Amex). It is the first ETF listed in the US that enables investors to gain exposure to companies…
S&P launches Nuclear and Alternative energy indices
Index provider Standard & Poor’s has today launched two energy-related investable indices, the S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index and the S&P Global Alternative Energy Index.
S&P launches three global thematic indexes
S&P has launched three new Global indexes, the Timber & Forestry Index, the Nuclear Energy Index and the Alternative Energy Index which access emerging investment themes within the global markets.
AES wind power blows into China
Global power company AES has announced plans to expand its wind generation business into China through the creation of a joint venture with renewable energy producer Guohua Energy Investment.