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FSA opens up to industry
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Complex products rule deemed ‘too broad’
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Banks look to boost first-to-default baskets
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New products, new buyers
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Lufthansa seeks a clearer view
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Basel II: the market reacts
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Isda master confirmation to include variance swaps
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, a trade body, has extended its 2004 Americas inter-dealer equity derivatives master confirmation to include confirmation details on variance swaps.
Behind closed doors
The method used by rating agencies to determine rating actions has often been portrayed as a shadowy and secretive process. Nancy Stroker tries to shed some light on the matter.
Collateralization: A safety net for investors?
The proliferation of credit derivatives has given rise to the widespread use of collateralization—posting collateral against the risk of default. But as Saskia Scholtes reports, this practice may be creating its own risks.
Collateralization: A safety net for investors?
The proliferation of credit derivatives has given rise to the widespread use of collateralization—posting collateral against the risk of default. But as Saskia Scholtes reports, this practice may be creating its own risks.
Swapstream market-makers raise quote size to €800m
The four banks making markets on electronic interest rate swaps trading platform Swapstream have raised their quote sizes from around €100 million to €200 million apiece.
The Monte Carlo mindset
There is a rich seam to be mined in the provision of tools to calculate counterparty credit risk. Clive Davidson looks at what's on offer so far, and what could be coming on to the market.
Who Wants To Be a Compliance Officer?
High-profile scandals, hunting terrorist cash, and new regulations have made the role of compliance officer more demanding and less rewarding.