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Energy firms scramble to avoid swap dealer label
Switching to futures and rewriting corporate websites could help reluctant energy companies avoid having to register as swap dealers under Dodd-Frank, reports Alexander Osipovich
Nordea rules out AMA
Another institution rejects AMA because of lack of clarity in requirements
Institutional investors shift portfolio allocations to hedge funds
Institutional investors are set to allocate 11% more to hedge funds this year, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. Less money is flowing to FoHFs while emerging managers are in favour.
Finex launches first Russia corporate bond ETF
Finex notches up industry first with LSE listing of ETF linked to Russian corporate debt
Ex-UBS Adoboli supervisor hired in Knight takeover
UBS-dominated management team formed as Getco prepares to take over Knight Capital
NewAlpha and Woori Asia seeding fund makes first investment
Former Brevan Howard and Trafalgar Capital hedge fund manager is recipient of first joint seed investment by NewAlpha and Woori Absolute Partners. The strategy is Asia equity long/short.
Eusipa optimistic that fall in structured products sales across Europe is a 'temporary blip'
A good start to 2013 means fall in turnover for structured investments and leverage products across six European exchanges in Q4 2012 does not spell bad news, says Eusipa
Swedish DMO raises concerns over Basel III impact on bond trading
The chief economist of Sweden’s debt office fears new rules on available-for-sale securities will make government bonds less liquid
NDF traders face up to Sef reality
Non-deliverable forwards are likely to be mandated to be traded on swap execution facilities before any other foreign exchange products, but are traders ready?
EC investigating collusion in CDS market – Almunia
European competition commissioner confirms probe of banks' attempts to scupper CDS trading platforms
FSA’s cyber resilience review ‘may reveal shortfalls’
Review of 30 financial institutions will lead to first new guidance in seven years
SG plans to securitise €1.9 billion of derivatives exposure
Deal is said to pay a coupon of 11% for first-loss protection – which some investors say is too low
Germany in no hurry to sign its Fatca IGA, expert says
One of the original five Fatca partners likely to take its time over signing IGA, expert warns
FX liquidity fragmentation costs reduced by technology
The increase in electronic trading venues in the foreign exchange market has created the potential for further fragmentation of liquidity. Technology vendors have developed a variety of solutions in response
Six terminates Scoach partnership with Deutsche Börse
Differences between German and Swiss markets cited as Six focuses on Switzerland
Hedge Funds Review European Single Manager Awards 2013 open for entries
Hedge funds with a significant presence in Europe are invited to enter the European Single Manager Awards. The awards recognise the best hedge funds, judged on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Insurers ramp up commercial loan portfolios in response to Solvency II delays
Firms seek short-term opportunities before directive implemented
Citi loses Asia structured products head as restructure rolls on
Harold Kim mulling other opportunities at the bank
Swedish regulator to introduce Solvency II discount rate in 2014
Long-term solution to discount rate needed due to Solvency II delays, says regulator
CFTC's 60-second rule will force rejections, FCMs warn
Given a minute to accept or reject trades for clearing, FCMs warn they will err on the side of caution
Barnier: US will implement Basel III
Europe's internal markets commissioner dismisses suggestions that US will retreat from new rules, but says "technical delays" are possible on both sides of the Atlantic
Dividend-based ETPs stage a comeback
This year has seen a revival of interest in dividend-based exchange-traded products as investors continue their search for yield