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iShares launches dollar-denominated emerging markets corporate debt ETF
A new ETF from iShares gives investors dollar-denominated exposure to emerging markets corporate bonds
RBS extends emerging markets ETNs to China
The latest exchange-traded note in the Royal Bank of Scotland's Trendpilot series offers exposure to Chinese companies with a risk overlay
ECB aims to increase protection of internet payments
New guidelines outline minimum standards for industry
New SFO director takes on troubled agency
David Green replaces Richard Alderman
Swenson moves to TD Bank
Ken Swenson leaves Chicago Fed for TD capital oversight role
Amundi makes its debut in Spain with the launch of five ETFs
Amundi ETF has launched five ETFs in Spain, marking its entry into an ETF market that providers believe has growth potential despite being relatively undeveloped
Australia waiting for international consensus on central clearing
Australia's latest consultation paper outlines only "incremental steps" to central clearing
Barney Frank: CFTC Sef rules 'excessive'
Congressman supports elements of a bill to clarify CFTC mandate on swap trading venues - but insists it should not weaken competition
Treasurers highlight unintended consequences of regulation
Corporate treasurers complain about the unintended consequences of the proposed financial transaction tax, as well as clearing rules for OTC derivatives
Regulators failing on transparency, asset manager survey finds
Regulatory focus should shift, industry says
SEC appoints associate investment director
Blizzard replaces Robert Plaze
Slater to join Standard Chartered as group head of operational risk
Peter Slater leaving CLS to take up op risk role at Standard Chartered
Fatca reciprocity splits industry opinion
Reporting requirements such as those under Fatca reciprocity make waves and divide opinion in the industry
Barclays launches first locally listed ETNs on Toronto Stock Exchange
Barclays Bank has listed three exchange-traded notes on the Toronto Stock Exchange, marking the first time these products have been locally listed
Strong first quarter for commodity ETPs shows increased appetite for broad-based exposure
Commodity exchange-traded products see biggest quarterly rise in inflows in almost two years, driven not only by gold but also a wider range of commodities
UK financial chiefs throw weight behind London’s RMB initiative
London will become the next offshore centre for RMB trading, vows UK chancellor George Osborne, supported by banking heads from Bank of China, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered
S&P Israel indexes licensed for use in ETNs
Index-linked certificates manager KSM has licensed the S&P Israel BMI Capped Growth and Value indexes as the basis for a series of exchange-traded notes
US energy firms relieved about CFTC’s ‘swap dealer’ definition; public utilities concerned
Many US energy companies breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted to narrow the definition of a 'swap dealer'. In a long-awaited decision, the agency dramatically raised the threshold for how…
BoE's Tucker: FPC capital powers 'won't be popular'
Attendees at ACT conference raise concerns about increased lending costs after Bank of England’s Tucker argues for powers to raise sectoral capital levels
Use of PIT model neutralises impact of counter-cyclical capital buffer
Banks using a PIT model instead of a TTC model may receive a capital saving for the Basel III counter-cyclical capital buffer but such an approach might not be viewed as within the spirit of the rules by regulators
White House seeks tools to fight ‘excessive’ oil speculation
On Tuesday, US President Barack Obama launched a new initiative aimed at curbing speculation in energy markets, arguing that it would help ease the pain of high gasoline prices. He urged Congress to give the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission …
CPSS-Iosco lifts cloud on forex options clearing
CCPs do not have to guarantee settlement, CPSS-Iosco rules - but issue could still have some way to run
Van Eck launches Fallen Angels ETF amid increased demand for high-yield corporate debt
A new Market Vectors ETF from Van Eck is the latest in a busy period of corporate bond fund launches, highlighting continued demand for high-yield products
Volcker compliance-responsibility aspect splits legal opinion
Volcker rule requirements for chief executive compliance responsibility called into question