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Recovery and resolution diverting attention from real risks, expert warns
RRPs are distracting risk professionals, one legal expert says
iShares launches single-country eurozone debt ETFs
iShares is offering a play on uncertainty in the eurozone with the launch of eight ETFs that offer exposure to the sovereign debt of individual eurozone members
CFTC Dodd-Frank rule-making to drag on until fourth quarter, says O’Malia
CFTC commissioner raises doubt over time line for Dodd-Frank Act – despite a proposed five-month delay
Corporate trades should not face CVA charge – Risk.net poll
Two-thirds of respondents think trades with corporates should be exempt from Basel III's CVA capital charge
US equity ETFs draw big bucks as European ones lose them
While North American equity ETFs have had big inflows since the start of the year, those based on European equities have had huge outflows
Dash to leave S&P Indices ahead of merger with Dow Jones Indexes
Srikant Dash will leave S&P Indices on June 1 after 12 years at the company, to be replaced by Jim Bailey. Dash's departure will come a month ahead of the merger with Dow Jones Indexes that will see S&P's Alex Matturi take over as CEO of the merged entity
US insurers review FSA restrictions on life settlements
Insurers 'keen to close down market' in controversial investments
Dynamic commodity strategies in demand as investors seek flexible exposure
Third-generation, dynamic commodity strategies are on the rise as increasingly sophisticated investors seek to capitalise on fast-changing trends in commodities
Dow Jones Indexes jumps on demand for alternatives
Alternative asset ETFs have seen a big increase in assets this year, and Dow Jones has joined in the trend with the licensing of a new multi-asset index for ETF creation
MSCI and Barclays partner to launch ESG fixed-income indexes
Link-up will allow institutional fixed-income investors to apply ESG investment strategies to their bond portfolios
SEC calls for greater pricing transparency for structured products
The US regulator's latest letter on structured products adds a new twist to the debate, calling for pricing disclosure
FSA warns on ETPs but omits to mention tracking error and hidden costs
A UK Financial Services Authority factsheet warns of risks relating to collateral and third-party involvement in exchange-traded products
Basel III blamed for aircraft financing drought
Aircraft industry struggling to obtain long-term financing – and some industry officials say Basel III is at least partly to blame
Advert raises questions about US Airways' stance on fuel hedging
US Airways, which has stood out from the rest of the airline industry in recent years because of its refusal to hedge fuel costs, wants to hire someone to run a fuel hedging programme. The airline denies that it is reversing its stance on fuel hedging,…
Hong Kong securities regulator argues for more control over HFT
The Securities and Futures Commission makes the case for more regulation of high-frequency trading – but the market is not convinced
Eiopa warns on use of external data in internal capital models
Insurers must supply information on third-party models in support of their internal model application
TD hires three in op risk to prepare for AMA
New staff to prepare for 2013 deadline
Structural issues hindering uptake of electronic trading in India
An increasing appetite for electronic trading by domestic Indian firms is being stymied by issues over market structure and regulatory climate
Hong Kong regulator to allow foreign currency liquid assets to make up LCR shortfall
HKMA backs foreign currency option for local banks struggling to meet Basel III’s liquidity coverage ratio
Partisan brief won't affect position limits lawsuit, says former CFTC chair
Brief filed by 17 Democrats at DC court will not influence court, says Sharon Brown-Hruska
SwapClear changes expulsion rules
SwapClear changes expulsion rules
India state sector banks require $40bn capital infusion to combat Basel III shortfall
India finance minister proposes setting up a financing entity to help raise capital for state-owned banks through bond issuance
Structured Products Americas: Finra happy with looser definition of complexity
A senior Finra official argues that structured product complexity does not always mean greater risk
LCH.Clearnet splits default fund
LCH.Clearnet splits default fund