Infrastructure
Seasonal surprises
Understanding how price relationships fluctuate on a seasonal basis is critical for risk managers. During 2005, two of the longest lasting seasonal patterns in the US oil markets have been turned on their heads. Sandy Fielden explains the patterns and…
Pieces of a puzzle
To get enterprise-wide risk management to work, a firm needs to piece together the right models, processes and software – and the right attitude. US utility Allegheny Energy has done just that, finds Oliver Holtaway
The scandal in Sudan
A fragile peace may at last have come to Sudan after 21years of civil war, but a bitter and unresolved dispute over oil exploration acreage in the south of the country couldendanger that peace. Report by Maria Kielmas
A disciplined approach
E&P companies tend not to strategically hedge in a rising market. But there are good reasons for them to do so, and some are sticking to their hedging strategies, despite suffering losses on their derivatives contracts. By Joe Marsh
Legal spotlight
Legal spotlight
Next-generation credit derivatives - A market forum
Credit Derivatives
Model behaviour
Correlation Models
Ralf Lierow
Profile
A numbers game
Martin Fridson
Central/Eastern europe - Eastern promise
Regional focus: Central/Eastern europe
FBE argues Mifid requires substantial redrafting
REGULATORY UPDATE
MAS consults on Basel
REGULATORY UPDATE
Briefs
REGULATORY UPDATE
Filling the ratings void
Cover story
The SPA newswire
North America
Markit to value base metals derivatives
NEWS IN BRIEF
Managing China risk
Profile
Banking on oil and gas
Profile
Is Oz powered up for IFRS?
Australia IFRS
Feel the energy
Profile
Back in business
Equity derivatives