Exchanges
Steel industry looks to iron ore swaps
Steel producers remain sceptical of the benefits of hedging with futures contracts. Now interest in iron-ore derivatives could offer another way for steel players to hedge risk, finds Katie Holliday
Holding counterparty risk at arm’s length
Exchange-traded funds have been as exposed to talk of counterparty risk as the next structured product, although the risk is lower. Under the European Union's Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities III regulations, ETFs are…
Launch of Indian Bullion Market Association
The Indian Bullion Market Association (IBMA), a national level body representing the Indian bullion trade and industry, was launched today in alliance with Mumbai-based National Spot Exchange (NSEL.)
ASIC lifts ban on shorting financials
Investors welcome easing of restrictions but say damage already done
Sheikh Yamani: Saudi Arabia unlikely to embrace oil futures
In an interview this week, former Saudi oil minister Sheikh Yamani told Energy Risk that futures trading on exchanges had turned the global crude oil market into a "casino".
EC pushes for stronger financial co-operation
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Australia lifts ban on short selling
The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (Asic) lifted its ban on covered short selling on May 25, just over seven months after it was originally imposed.
ASX to launch coal futures on July 7
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has received regulatory clearance to launch its physically delivered thermal coal (FOB Newcastle) futures and options contracts on July 7.
Remuneration revisited
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Emerging markets sector funds listed on NYSE
Emerging Global Shares has launched two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Arca platform of the New York Stock Exchange, the first offerings from the provider on NYSE. One fund offers exposure to emerging markets metals and mining, while the other…
Eurex launches silver derivatives
Derivatives exchange Eurex has announced that from June 15, it will extend its commodity product offering with new silver futures and options.
Forex freefall
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Funding
Uncertain futures
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - India
Hoax hedges
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Corporates
Still shackled
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Currency controls
Blossoming interest
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Cover story
Speculating on suitability
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - SMEs
No Indian summer
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Regulation
CME Group to launch cleared petroleum swaps
CME Group will launch a clearing service for eight new Nymex petroleum swap futures contracts on May 31.The contracts will be cleared through CME Clearport and are expected to appeal to both US and European airline industry for hedging and to the US…
US Treasury outlines OTC regulation plan
The Obama Administration has proposed a regulatory framework for all over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts.
Regulators and exchanges prepare for boom in carbon trading
As the Obama administration moves closer to introducing a cap-and-trade system for controlling greenhouse gases, US regulators and other players are preparing for steep growth in the emissions market.
Icap launches iron ore broking service
Interdealer broker Icap has set up an iron ore derivatives broking service based in London.
Regulator expands energy panel to examine carbon trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed 11 members to a newly expanded panel established to prepare the government for carbon trading.