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Under Scrutiny - Regulators focus on credit
Well-publicised risk issues and a recent growth spurt have brought credit markets firmly under the scrutiny of global regulators. Nikki Marmery investigates whether the attention will prove to be a boon for attracting more investment - or a barrier to…
Katrina sparks model rethink
Demand for catastrophe bonds is unlikely to wane following the impact of Hurricane Katrina in August, despite question marks raised about hedge funds' appetite for taking on catastrophe risk in the aftermath of the disaster.
Bayou fraud puts focus on due diligence
The filing of a civil complaint against Stamford, Connecticut-based hedge fund Bayou Management last month has reignited calls for increased regulation in the hedge fund sector.
Did You Lock the Door?
Are your outsourcers protecting your customers' data adequately? Here are the most overlooked security issues and how to address them.
Filling the ratings void
Unlike bond investors, structured products investors lack the benefit of industry-standard risk ratings. But with investors, IFAs and distributors all demanding change, Germany's investment banking industry, analytic firms and ratings agencies across…
Crisis Point
In the moments after the London bombings in July, the financial markets reacted quickly and learned some lessons along the way.
UKPX to launch carbon spot contract on Climex
London-based energy exchange UKPX will co-operate with Dutch emissions exchange New Values to launch a UKPX spot contract for carbon emissions certificates.
Uncertainty remains over Basel II, says Schmidt-Bies
An element of uncertainty still exists about the full impact of Basel II in the US, according to Federal Reserve board member, Susan Schmidt-Bies.
MiFID's spectre looms large
Time is running out for European financial institutions to establish a framework for complying with European Union MiFID directives by its implementation date of April 2007. DSTi's Ian Hunt looks at why and what MiFID is, the anticipated impact on market…
US regulators revise Basel II timetable
US Federal banking agencies have announced a revised domestic implementation timeline for Basel II
When great minds don't think alike
funds of hedge funds
Ripples start to awaken surfers on Europe's dead sea of equity volatility
european long/short
Europe's managers find joy in their own distress
distressed debt
Making staff bonuses add up
business planning: wealth management
The future of prime broking
service provision: the future of prime broking
Cutting out the middleman
Marketing
Belgium punches above its weight
Market view
US retail in the firing line
Cover Story
The keys to CDS success
Electronic trading
Outsourcing alternatives
Collateral management
A fresh look at credit default swaps
Corporates