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Proposed conduct code for creditratings agencies draws criticism
“Fairly or not, rating agencies have been in the spotlight in the wake of recent high-profile corporate scandals,” said David Knott, chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (Iosco) technical committee in September 2003 when…
Sourcing the single-system solution
As head of the Basel project office at Bank of New York, Nicholas Silitch faces the toughest challenge of his 20-year career at the bank.
Building success in risk technology
The results of Risk ’s first-ever technology rankings – voted for byover 350 users of risk-based software products – show a highlycompetitive industry where firms must strive to stay abreast offinancial innovation. Clive Davidson reports
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Oil
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Oil
Merrill Lynch sees oil staying high in 2005
The oil price, which has roughly doubled since the start of 2000, and risen by over 60% this year, is likely to remain historically high in 2005 due to a structural shift in the market, said Robin Batchelor, co-fund manager of Merrill Lynch’s World…
Convertible arbitrage managers await market shock shake-out
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