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Top 10 op risks 2015: strategic risk
Op risk managers need to make their voices heard
Top 10 op risks 2015: cyber risk
Major systems failures likely to continue
Global exchanges in fight for Asia clearing market share
No clear Australia strategy for CME while Eurex is kept waiting for a licence
Looking back: El Niño boosts weather derivatives
December 1997 saw one of many false starts for weather derivatives
Smart beta indexes gain currency with Asian investors
Despite some high-profile failures banks and index providers are bullish
Poor liquidity stalls long-dated Thai derivatives market
Demand is strong but supply is constrained due to stuctural issues
Netting problems will restrict pension funds, FCMs warn
Lawyers’ reluctance to grant netting opinions is hiking capital requirements for low-risk trades
US bilateral margin rules: a hit parade of horrors
US regime differs on currency, threshold, eligible collateral and non-financials
Industry confronts hard choices in CCP recovery debate
CCPs have ways to boost financial strength – none straightforward
The secrets of successful energy trading firms
Training programmes, innovation and risk-taking among top traits
Conflict of interest: banks call for unity on Eonia
Traders fear swap market will be split by 0% floor disputes
Utility firms struggle to fend off Emir clearing
Exemptions and thresholds crucial to avoiding OTC clearing rules
People: TD Bank bags Scotia Capital structuring team
Move follows series of structured products hires at Canadian banks
Energy trading: veterans reflect on highs and lows
Vitol’s Bake and Icap’s Newman discuss evolution of energy market
Mercuria appoints top team following JP Morgan sale
Other commodities moves at CME Group, Deutsche Bank & NextEra Energy
Poor collaboration leaves banks open to cyber threat
DTCC highlights cyber danger with white papers and joint venture
CVA hedge losses prompt focus on swaptions and guarantees
Regulators and accountants don't agree on CVA but banks say smart hedges exist
Microfinance boom could be bubble, some fear
More lenders are vying for a small pool of creditworthy intermediaries
The changing face of UK retail structured products
Exit of big-name issuers paves way for new entrants
Closed life specialists look forward to European boom
Buyers must avoid being hooked by unforeseen capital charges
Insurers weigh benefits of multi-asset funds
Asset managers promise high returns with low capital charges
Citadel prepares for swap market-making role
Hedge fund builds on equities and options operations
Hedge fund hunger perceived for geopolitical data
Real time and raw data in demand to assess geopolitical risk
Terrorist funding threat strains banks' CTF systems
Fight against Islamic State extremists puts the spotlight on funding