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SEC: What's Next?

William Donaldson's quick retirement from the chairmanship of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month brings to mind the pithy Italian proverb from the recent Papal Conclave: "After a fat Pope, a skinny pope."

Can research reinvent itself?

The provision of credit research to clients is undergoing sweeping reform, as regulatory concerns grow over potential conflicts of interest and banks reassess the value of giving out freebies. Philip Moore examines what this all adds up to for investors

Emissions education

As the European carbon market continues to grow, so too do some unique challenges: not least the gap between retail and wholesale players and the problem of counterparty credit risk. Oliver Holtaway reports

A good time to build

US utilities may need to spend more than $100 billion in the next 25 years on new power plants and transmission capacity. Richard McMahon looks at how utilities are assessing long-term risks and attracting potential investors

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A growing concern

Despite high natural gas prices, Canadian fertiliser maker Agrium has been posting strong profits, while some rivals have struggled. The company’s risk-management strategy has been a significant factor in its success. By Joe Marsh

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