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Stuck in the muddle
Regulators in the US and Europe are making efforts to extend central clearing to all asset classes. However, dealers argue that central clearing does not make sense for foreign exchange. By Alastair Marsh
Profits of doom
An analyst at JP Morgan has predicted recent changes to derivatives regulations could drastically cut return on equity at investment banks. Will banks look to exit certain business lines with less attractive risk-adjusted returns as a result? Duncan Wood…
Being stressed is good for you
Increased regulatory focus means stress testing can no longer play a minor role in banks’ strategic thinking and capital considerations. Many institutions require cultural and procedural change to make this happen, but are they capable of bringing it…
The asset swap lifeline
The financial crisis created a major dislocation between inflation-linked and nominal government bonds, resulting in a huge opportunity for investors to benefit through asset swaps. How did banks and their clients respond to this? By Peter Madigan
Opportunity knocked
Tricky market conditions in inflation volatility, exacerbated by dealers’ structural hedging activity around 0% year-on-year inflation floors, have created a market rife with opportunities. But few clients are taking advantage. Mark Pengelly reports
Corporate concessions
Corporates have argued initiatives to introduce over-the-counter derivatives regulation in the US and Europe will severely hamper their ability to hedge. After an intensive lobbying effort, the politicians appear to be listening. Matt Cameron reports
An operational model
Scarce and shallow loss data has been the bane of operational risk models historically, but a new paper calls for more work on statistical approaches that could improve their sensitivity. By Peter Madigan
Replicating success
The financial crisis drummed home to many banks the advantages of quickly calculating exposures and executing hedges for complex portfolios. As a result, some banks are looking to the insurance sector and their use of replicating portfolios. By Clive…
Energy Risk Trading & Derivatives Conference 2009
Energy experts from around the globe gathered in London in October for the Energy Risk Europe Trading & Derivatives conference to network and debate the most pertinent issues of the day. Katie Holliday delivers some highlights
Energy Risk Asia Awards Ceremony 2009
The ceremony for Energy Risk’s Asia Awards 2009 was held in Singapore in September. Full coverage of the winners was featured in the October issue of Energy Risk
Energy Risk Asia 2009 conference
The second Energy Risk Asia conference provided trading professionals a platform for networking and discussing the latest industry trends in the region. Pauline McCallion reports
Volumes Soar at Asian Commodities Exchanges
Volumes on many Asian commodity exchanges soared last year despite the impact of the financial crisis on their US and European counterparts. With strong Asian commodity demand forecast, Katie Holliday looks at the outlook for Asian exchange trading
The Philippines power market
Power prices in the Philippines are some of the most expensive in Asia. It is hoped government plans to open the electricity distribution market will improve competition and reduce tariffs, writes David Hayes
Interview with NCDEX's CEO Ramalingam Ramaseshan
Katie Holliday talks to Ramalingam Ramaseshan, NCDEX’s CEO, about his perception of the future of commodity trading in India and the role of regional exchanges
Interview with První Energetická's Milan Velner
The Czech Republic’s power market has shown encouraging liquidity growth, but major challenges still remain. Roderick Bruce speaks with Milan Velner, head of trading at První Energetická, the country’s largest independent electricity trading house, about…