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Daiwa names Kan head of derivatives structuring
The Japanese bank continues to build up its equity and derivatives operation in Hong Kong.
G-20 pursues systemically important banks, despite abandoning levy
Banks will still face new constraints as the G-20 continues with plans to prevent them from posing a systemic threat.
Exclusive Kaminski Video: energy risk management challenges
The energy markets still face an unprecedented level of regulatory risk over the next year, as impending changes to the US financial system loom, while at the same time, BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill has presented major operational risk factors for the…
European Parliament’s IAS 39 clearing eligibility proposal criticised by accountants
Accountants condemn a proposal to use IAS 39 as a means to determine whether a derivative has to be cleared through a central counterparty.
Special regulation report from Houston
With the US set to unveil the largest set of financial regulation reforms of the past 30 years, Lianna Brinded reports from Houston, Texas, on how these changes will effect the energy and commodities industry.
Isda credit auction sets 20% Ambac recovery rate
Protection sellers on monoline face 80% cash value payout
Financial reform to be decided in US
US financial reform edges closer as legislators prepare for the reconcilation of the House and Seante bills
Industry urged to stop fighting Basel III and negotiate transition period
Banks should focus on the timeline for implementation and stop resisting the Basel reform package itself, say regulators
Contagion fears drive volatility
The takeover of a Spanish savings bank last month and rumours of funding difficulties at the country's financial institutions spook investors
Lack of co-ordination contributes to European market sell-off
The Bafin decree on short selling in May signalled a lack of agreement by European regulators, say participants
Tricorona purchase aimed at bolstering Barclays' CER portfolio
Barclays' $143 million bid for Tricorona should provide the bank with value all along the emissions supply chain
Industry calls for wider standardised baselines for CDM
CDM would be boosted by the introduction of standardised baselines, say experts
Mortgage lenders fret over FASB hedging proposals
Popular risk mitigation strategies could be sunk by new rules on the designation of hedges
Singapore's SMX WTI contracts seen struggling against NYMEX and ICE
The Singapore Mercantile Exchange WTI contracts, which offer a WTI contract throughout the Asian time zone, are unlikely to challenge Nymex and ICE, say market players
FOA: Details of new infrastructure derivatives rules expected shortly
European Union regulators to clarify controversial new derivatives and central clearing rules in a new regulation rather than previously intended directive, avoiding lengthy and politically sensitive procedure
German economic strength 'a fallacy': Charles Dumas interview
The Lombard Street Research chairman tells Credit the German economy is far weaker than has been supposed.
Highland Capital boss slams shorting restrictions for exacerbating volatility
Credit fund veteran Mark Okada says Bafin restrictions on short selling have increased market volatility
Trading positions – June 2010
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Korean securities firms seek new technology to offer complex products
Hyundai Securities' technology deal with Sophis may be the start of a trend as Korean firms build their structured products capabilities
Senate energy bill expected to stifle carbon market
The long-awaited release of the American Power Act provoked little immediate market reaction but could curb future US carbon market participation. Pauline McCallion reports
Floor price may send UK carbon price through the roof
The cost of carbon is likely to become more expensive in the UK than elsewhere in Europe under changes proposed by the UK’s new coalition government. Alex Davis investigates
Gensler calls for end to financials’ information advantage
CFTC chairman supports trading requirements in both versions of the financial reform bill that would benefit derivatives users rather than Wall Street banks, but calls for tighter exemptions to prevent systemic risk