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Better together: insurers hear case for op risk unity
Firms seeking common ground in the modelling of operational risk
UK life firms rethink forex hedging after PRA note
Matching adjustment applicants using forex forwards have little time to adjust
EU capital requirements worry commodity trading firms
Rules would cost billions and push up cost of risk management, industry argues
EU SFT rules on collateral consent create legal conundrums
Reuse, title transfer, reporting and derivatives in scope scrutinised
Aussie pension funds move into liquid alternative strategies
A popular approach in US and Europe, now Australian schemes are taking note
US shale boom poses challenge to Henry Hub benchmark
Disconnect with eastern US prices generates enthusiasm for regional hubs
Hedge fund case tests Ferc's anti-manipulation drive
Powhatan's battle could set precedent for regulation of US energy markets
European Repo Council chair threatens to call in EC over settlement times
De Vidts’ impartiality questioned due to dual Clearstream role
Oil collapse fails to dent zeal for hub-based gas pricing
European utilities remain eager to move away from oil indexation
Markets specialists make push into VA modelling
Actuarial system vendors face growing competition
What if operational risk asked more 'what if' questions?
Banks and regulators urged to up their game in stress tests and scenario analysis
Basel Committee faces hard choices in op risk modelling reform
Reducing model diversity may endanger AMA's risk management benefits
Equity swaps clearing plans divide industry
Moves by CCPs to clear equity swaps leave market deeply divided
All change as investors favour ETFs over futures
High roll costs and inefficient tracking spark shift
UK banks hope self-discipline will ease regulatory onslaught
Industry looks to medicine and law for self-regulation models
Asia oil consumers line up to lock in low prices
Dealers report significant spikes in volumes as oil hits a five-year low
Banks push back on CRS guidance and deadlines
Firms want more clarity and time to implement global tax reporting rules
Icap Energy’s Francis wrestles with regulatory change
New European energy and commodities head faces tough decisions
The black art of FVA, part III: a $4 billion mistake?
Quants argue banks are inflating FVA; Crédit Agricole among those weighing new approach
FVA: How six smaller banks do it
From ING to Danske Bank, regional players are taking part in the FVA debate, but practices are mixed
Socar snaps up Phibro's London-based trading team
Other commodities moves at EDF Trading, Glencore, Goldman Sachs and DME
Risk and Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2015 photos
Winners honoured at champagne reception in London's West End
Caceis dominates European depository market for real assets
Five mandate wins this year build on a dozen racked up in 2014
Fed takes hands-on approach to thrift-owning insurers
Savings and loan holding companies get used to closer scrutiny