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ETF Securities close acquisition of Gold Bullion Securities
ETF Securities has completed the acquisition of Gold Bullion Securities’ Exchange Traded Commodities (ETC) products listed on London and Australian Stock Exchanges.
SGX derivatives and ETFs smash records in September
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has seen its derivatives and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) markets set new trading records in September 2008. In the period from July-September, a record 17,369,505 derivatives contracts were traded, marking a 17% increase from…
CME allowed to clear OTC ethanol contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order on October 9th permitting Chicago Mercantile (CME) to clear over-the-counter (OTC) ethanol contracts.
Quantum goes for gold and energy
Quantum Asset Management has released three plans linked to commodities including gold and oil, in the belief that long-term investors should be increasing their exposure to energy commodities and gold in particular. The five and a half-year Protected…
Funds warn against stifling trade
Recent moves to increase regulation in oil markets are stifling trade and won't bring down prices, warn fund managers
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CFTC to examine crude oil volatility
Record price movements in the price of crude oil earlier this week have drawn further scrutiny from regulators.
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Looking over the counter-arguments
A UK government panel investigating the role of speculators in global crude oil markets has called for more transparency in the opaque over-the-counter (OTC) market, writes Roderick Bruce
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ING unveils principal protected oil-linked fund in Thailand
ING is launching a new principal protected fund in Thailand, linked to the performance of the Nymex WTI Crude Oil Index. The fund was due to float yesterday, but has been delayed as the bank waits for the final approval on the index from Thai regulator…
ICE cool about further regulation
ICE Futures chairman Bob Reid said today he was “relaxed” about the CFTC regulation of ICE Futures Europe.
A meeting of minds
Now in its 12th year, the Energy Risk USA conference in Houston once again brought together key figures in the energy industry to debate the hottest topics. The Energy Risk team reports
CFTC closes ‘London loophole’
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to impose US position limits and hedge exemption requirements on US customers trading WTI crude oil on London-based ICE Futures Europe.
Trayport to offer Nymex access
Trading software company Trayport is to offer access to New York Mercantile Exchange products through its Trading Gateway System from July
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