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Regulator exposes potential market manipulation by Enron
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) has requested that energy firms supply detailed trading data to ascertain if there was any market manipulation during the California energy crisis of 2000-2001.
TriOptima's euro rates swaps tear-up planned via the Net
The first major interest rate swaps tear-up planned through TriReduce – a system developed by Sweden’s TriOptima – will take place via the internet later in the year, TriOptima founder and director Derk Brouwer told RiskNews .
Banks take shelter in derivatives
While some banks have found the weather derivatives market a non-starter, others are doing deals worth more than $100 million. Eurof Thomas reports
Real-Time Risk Aggregation
Buy- and sell-side survey respondents say batch processing and poor reference data are hindering real-time, firm-wide risk assessments.
Revamping Corporate Actions
Dividend payments, stock splits, name changes, spin-offs and other corporate actions impacting securities already held in accounts were not supposed to be affected by T+1. But as the deadline for shortening the trade settlement cycle is challenging firms…
Gaining an edge from Basel
The recent recommendations of the Basel Committee are set to usher in a period of upheaval for many participants in the banking sector. Standard & Poor’s Anthony Albert looks at how to gain a competitive advantage in credit risk management in the light…
Static data moves forward
Firms tackling high-speed and information-intensive tasks such as straight-through processing or risk management without accurate instrument and counterparty reference data may be taking enormous operational and credit risks. Clive Davidson reports on…
Switching on CLS
As the continuous linked settlement initiative prepares for a delayed launch later this year, firms that have been involved since the beginning outline how they hope to recoup and build on their investments.
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Consolidation fever
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ABB: a mixed outlook
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Gaining an edge from Basel
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STP rate set to rise in Europe
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SunGard-Guardian merger will create a global disaster recovery service
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Basle II op risk survey planned for June 1
BASLE II UPDATE
Isda gives trial recommendation to FpML
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The Basle II capital accord: op risk proposals in brief
BASLE II UPDATE
Electronic swap trades use FpML for first time
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