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Is there joined up thinking on Smart Grid?

The modernisation of the European power industry through smart grids could transform electricity supply and demand but there is still a long way to go. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Morison looks behind the hype at what smart grid really means

Canada advances carbon capture and storage

In a bid to make Canada a global leader in emissions reduction technology, government support for carbon capture & storage research and development is beginning to bear fruit, finds Pauline McCallion

European power: Market coupling initiatives spread

In this introduction to Energy Risk’s series on European power markets, Rachel Morison and Katie Holliday look at cross-border integration in Europe, with a focus on the latest market coupling initiatives, asking what’s needed to extend the initiative…

Natural gas: a global market?

Greater correlation between UK and US natural gas prices is reflecting a shift in global supply and demand fundamentals, which could offer significant new arbitrage opportunities for traders. Pauline McCallion finds out if such a change could be permanent

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The risk of getting compliance wrong

A wave of investigations and prosecutions in recent years has driven many top energy players from the business. With regulators’ power set to increase, getting compliance right is now more important than ever. In the first of a two-part series, Michael…

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2010: what's in store?

With the direction of markets uncertain and no consensus on the future of interest rates, inflation and a multitude of other financial indicators, Structured Products talked to professionals in Asia, the US and Europe about their views on what 2010 may…

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Insurance inroads

Structured product manufacturers have targeted the insurance sector as a potentially important new distribution channel following the collapse in volumes of products sold through retail banks in Asia. Ben Marquand finds out if they are gaining traction

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Interest rates: direction dilemmas

The final quarter of 2009 saw product creators gripped by uncertainty over which way interest rates were heading. With a steep yield curve making investment in rates products expensive, bankers are seeking the best trade for uncertain times. Will the…

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Risk & Return Italia 2009

Attendees at the Risk & Return Italia 2009 conference in Milan were treated to an explanation from the Italian regulator about how new recommendations should be interpreted. Speakers were keen to respond and give their views on how regulation is…

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