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Buy side faces increased op risk scrutiny

NEW YORK - Buy-side firms' ability to effectively manage operational risk is attracting more scrutiny from sell-side colleagues, according to a panel held on March 26 at Risk Waters Group's OpRisk 2003 USA conference in New York.

The Mastery Of Disaster

New technologies, clear plans and practice can help any Wall Street firm better prepare itself for a disaster the size and scope of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Sweating the Small Stuff

Preparing for catastrophes is only part of it. More frequently (albeit less extensively), firms are testing their readiness for water main breaks, subway strikes and power outages.

UBS: QIS3 results in increased capital, is not "fair"

UBS, the Switzerland-based financial institution, says its overall capital will increase under the Basel Accord revisions, as currently outlined in the third quantitative impact study (QIS3). In addition, other institutions have had the same results, the…

The return of Russian crude

Russia has reclaimed its position as the world’s biggest oil producer for the first time in a decade – but uncertainty is still preventing some foreign oil firms from making the investments the country needs to fulfil its potential. Kevin Foster reports

Seeking a boost for crude

Venezuela’s internal conflict and the intended removal of Saddam Hussein from Iraq have meant both countries are seeking deals with international investors to boost oil production. But are the potential legal problems worth the trouble? By Maria Kielmas

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