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Between Kyoto and the caribou
Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change is unlikely to have an effect on the burgeoning Canadian oil and gas sector, as Maria Kielmas discovers
Struggling for integration
Political issues are stalling Mexico’s energy sector reform just as the country is poised to become a major natural gas importer, reports Maria Kielmas
A new look at credit risk capital
In the second of two articles on Standard & Poor’s refinement of analytical methodology, John Kennedy discusses an updated approach to evaluating credit risk capital
Julius Baer launches emerging forex desk
Swiss financial institution Bank Julius Baer has launched an emerging markets FX desk in New York with the hire of two traders from Greenwich-based AIG Trading.
Weinstein resurfaces at Cantor
Bernie Weinstein, former president of Thomson Financial’s sales and trading group, will become a senior managing director at inter-dealer broker Cantor Fitzgerald on January 1, overseeing Cantor Market Data (CMD) and eSpeed’s Software Solutions business.
The nextgeneration
Research suggests performance from new funds compares favourably with their seasoned counterparts, but how do investors go about spotting emerging talent?
Allocation to sector to rise as institutions show interest
The new year may bring much needed growth to this sector
Japanese market bounce may end bear market, believes TRC
Japan's finance minister puts pressure on large borrowers
Regulatory changes look set to prove pivotal for industry
The introduction of new regulations means a huge upheaval for Luxembourg's hedge fund industry, but the boost it will bring to the region will be worth it
On the move
With forward planning and the help of a property consultant, moving office can be a hassle-free experience
Building a real estate nest
The Phoenix Four portfolio focuses on real estate and real estate financial products in the US. Hedge Funds Review finds out what makes the fund tick
3A rolls out ACE funds of funds for Italian investors
line up will be similar to 3A's ACe product run out of geneva
UK Treasury appears flexible over offshore taxation rules
MARK-TO-MARKET TAXATION WOULD SEE HEDGE FUND INVESTORS HIT BY INCOME TAX