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SEC to focus on fair value in alternative mutual funds
Fund managers need to ensure internal controls are up to the mark
US bilateral margin rules: a hit parade of horrors
US regime differs on currency, threshold, eligible collateral and non-financials
AIFMD: hedge funds reported to be struggling with reporting
Reporting impacts NAVs, may cause capital-raising challenges
Citadel's Ken Griffin on Amazon, Bloomberg and swap market reform
"Buy-side firms say they want more liquidity and choice. Now, they have choice"
Cutting edge intro: Righting wrong-way risk
Models that describe wrong-way risk should move away from simplistic copula models, critics say.
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
BIS transparency bill criticised for impact on Caymans
Lawyer says bill will not cut tax avoidance, only harm investment
UBS takes Sfr267 million FVA charge
Swiss bank takes FVA charge and removes DVA double-count
Utility firms struggle to fend off Emir clearing
Exemptions and thresholds crucial to avoiding OTC clearing rules
New thinking is needed in the hunt for yield
Shrewd management as important as bold investment strategies
Energy trading: veterans reflect on highs and lows
Vitol’s Bake and Icap’s Newman discuss evolution of energy market
Manage Asia derivative risk locally, says Bank of England
Offshore booking may result in weak regulatory oversight – UK regulator
Eurex CEO slams European clearing mandate delay
Global nature of OTC derivative markets calls for a synchronised approach
CVA hedge losses prompt focus on swaptions and guarantees
Regulators and accountants don't agree on CVA but banks say smart hedges exist
Japan FSA: cross-border recognition process too slow
US and Europe must recognise third-country rules as equivalent sooner
LNG market participants shun Japanese forwards
Contract hit by lack of interest and fears over pricing methodology
'I caused the 2008 recession', says ex-CFTC commissioner
Bart Chilton, DLA Piper adviser, slates regulators for their role in crisis
EU stress tests see €46bn trading loss for G-Sibs
Estimated losses are lower than in last crisis, analysts say
Financial entity definition worries US utilities
Dodd-Frank provision could force some firms to clear derivatives
'Revolving door' unique to financial regulators
Regulators in other sectors more likely to stay in public service
Markit venture is first casualty of US swap flop
Clearing credit hub closes, with Markit citing disappointing Sef volumes
PRA: internal model insurers need a ‘plan B’
Firms must prepare in case their models are rejected, says regulator
Libor timeline: key regulatory and legal events
A timeline detailing the major developments in the Libor scandal