Economics
Deciding on a future
A handful of companies are exploring how markets can improve decision-making, while academics are using futures trading to predict influenza outbreaks. Prediction markets have come a long way since the collapse of a controversial Pentagon-funded project…
A case for convergence?
With Basel II regulatory capital becoming increasingly more risk-sensitive, the value of a separate economic capital system must be questioned. Christopher Hall of Risk Advisors considers the differences between economic capital and regulatory capital,…
Sowing the seeds
Agricultural derivatives
Deciding on a future
Information markets
China: covering the angles
Risk analysis
RiskNews
RiskNews
A case for convergence?
Bank capital
The implication of inflation
Inflation
Asian hedge funds move into credit
Hedge funds in Asia
A matter of state
State pensions
Making progress
Basel II
The View on Flu
Should life companies worry about bird flu? Swiss Re says yes, but Munich Re and a host of primary insurers claim the risks can be overstated. Richard Irving reports
Making progress
The recovery in Japan’s banking sector means that country’s banks are closer to meeting the minimum capital adequacy requirements of Basel II than was anticipated even 12 months ago. However, challenges remain, particularly with regards to data. By John…
From star man to Spider-Man - The growth of intellectual property ABS
Asset-backed securities
The View on Flu
Extreme Risks
How long will the shopping spree last?
China appears set on a programme of foreign energy asset acquisition. Maria Kielmas looks into the implications for the energy industry
Perspectives - Kelvin Flynn & David Maund
10-year anniversary
Derivatives markets - A brief history of time
10-year anniversary
Talking point - The price of oil and its effect on credit
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has pushed oil prices to highs of nearly $70/bbl. Credit asks market participants what impact this spike in prices has had on the credit market
Dutch Decision Time
Pension Fund Solvency
First step to free floating yuan
Renminbi revaluation
China makes currency change
After months of increasingly fervent speculation on the future of the renminbi, the Chinese government yesterday shifted away from the currency’s peg to the US dollar.