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EU adopts linking directive for emissions trading
The European parliament today voted to adopt the directive linking the European Union emissions trading scheme to other trading systems and CO2 reduction projects. The parliament agreed on a text for the linking directive earlier this month.
Governments face carbon allocation legal action
European governments face legal action from industry if they fail to provide carbon allocation plans by the end of the year, according to Peter Vis of the climate change unit of the European Commission.
Fitch formalises corporate governance's impact on credit risk
Fitch Ratings has formalised and released its framework for reviewing corporate governance. The rating agency characterises governance's impact on credit ratings as an important element in the assessment of a company's credit quality.
Risk Into Value
Investment firms have plenty to consider in the race to achieve Basel II and operational risk mandates.
Dollar distress
Scottish Power has announced a £400 million cash windfall through its currencyhedging programme. Others have not been so lucky – but everyone is nowwaking up to currency trading. By James Ockenden
Crude protection
Oil producers are divided over the value of hedging oil prices. Are investorslooking for high returns and high risk, or more stable revenues? And how muchdoes hedging actually boost an oil producer’s value? By Joe Marsh