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An overarching framework
Details of the EU’s third energy package have finally been agreed and creation of umbrella agency ACER looks to be on track. Rachel Morison investigates
Don’t count on it
There is still much confusion over when, or whether, the US will adopt IFRS. Pauline McCallion looks at the latest timetable
Hard times for VaR
The Basel Committee's ambitious plan to overhaul VaR models is coming in for fierce criticism. By John Ferry
Aluminium canned
Aluminium prices hit a seven-year low in March. Is there any bullish news for the market? Roderick Bruce finds out
Sovereign hedging lessons
Oil-hedging losses at Sri Lankan state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation are a lesson in the proper use of derivatives. By Joe Marsh
The Last Contango
Oil prices have remained in the doldrums so far this year, but the market took a surprising turn as it slipped into a contango at the end of 2008 that has so far remained in place. Pauline McCallion examines its causes and speaks to analysts about their…
JP Morgan debuts Alerian note using Bear licence
JP Morgan has launched a new exchange-traded note (ETN) linked to the Alerian MLP (master limited partnerships) Index. The bank acquired rights to the index following its purchase of ailing US investment house Bear Stearns 12 months ago, which previously…
KGI repurchases Minibonds worth HK$1.6 million
Securities firm KGI Asia has agreed with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to repurchase all outstanding Lehman Brothers' Minibonds subscribed or bought by its clients at a price equal to the principal amount invested. KGI…
CDS: Spreads tighten on European banks
Credit default swap 5-year mid-levels for structured products issuers (Friday April 3)
Cowperthwaite departs Credit Suisse Asia-Pacific
Adam Cowperthwaite, Asia-Pacific head of structured retail products at Credit Suisse in Hong Kong, has left the bank and will take a six-month break from the business. Cowperthwaite and other members of Credit Suisse's equity derivatives team leave the…
BNP Paribas appoints Blotto
BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking has appointed Stefano Blotto to the Institutional relationship management team for European coverage of institutional accounts. Blotto is based in London and reports to Talbot Stark, global relationship manager…
US Wrap: Credit Suisse is lone presence in Friday’s market
Credit Suisse was the only issuer in the US structured products market on Friday, in a quiet close to a relatively active week. The bank issued three products, all linked to the S&P 500; two accelerated growth and one autocallable structure. The kick-out…
Trading spreads
Ray Eyles, JP Morgan's CEO for European commodities, a 20-year market veteran, speaks to Roderick Bruce about the bank's continued expansion in commodity markets during challenging times for the banking sector
Smart thinking
Updating ageing power transmission infrastructure with smart grid technology must be a top priority if the US is to meet growing demand while fully harnessing the potential of renewable energy. By Pauline McCallion
Oil Storage Data - Taking Stock
Volatile prices and perceived problems with WTI as a benchmark have triggered renewed calls for weekly European stock data to supplement US data. An EC directive is currently being discussed, but not everyone is in favour of this, finds Rachel Morison
Meeting the credit challenge
The US power industry needs investment of up to $2 trillion by 2020, writes Richard McMahon of EEI. He urges dialogue between utilities and regulators to ensure effective credit policies are developed
Expropriation - A very real risk
Expropriation or forced government renegotiation is a big risk for oil companies that is likely to increase in times of lower oil prices. Randel Young and Richard Devine look at how to safeguard against the worst effects
Q&A - Galena Asset Management - Ready to launch
Backed by commodity trading giant Trafigura, Galena Asset Management is launching an oil-focused energy derivatives fund to add to its existing metals and special situations funds. Roderick Bruce meets fund manager Claude Lixi to find out more
Marc Mourre
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Energy Risk is talking with industry veterans who have been instrumental in shaping today's energy markets. This month Marc Mourre, managing director and vice-chairman of commodities at Morgan Stanley, talks with Stella…
Last of the big spenders?
European M&A activity will shift from mega-mergers to smaller acquisitions this year and firms will start to look further afield for deals. Katie Holliday reports
Measure for measure
Claims that the WTI price benchmark has become ineffective have led some in the oil industry to call for a new US marker for sour crude. Roderick Bruce measures industry reaction and the potential for a global sour crude benchmark
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