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CME, Cbot deal given go-ahead
The US Department of Justice has approved the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) plans to merge with the Chicago Board of Trade (Cbot).
CBOE launches volatility index futures
CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) has announced the launch of two volatility index futures contracts, based on the CBOE Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index and the CBOE Russell 2000 Volatility Index.
Hedge fund strategist heralds a new world order in the commodity markets
There has been a seismic shift in the fundamentals that drive the commodity markets, according to Colin Waugh, head of strategy and research at Galtere International Fund, a $1 billion New York-based global macro hedge fund.
Risk 07: Robert Parker warns of liquidity risk
Banks need to be worried about liquidity risk, said Robert Parker, vice-chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management.
Risk 07: modern portfolio theory should be ditched, says Taleb
Banks should abandon modern portfolio theory as it does not capture unexpected rare events, according to Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the risk management book The Black Swan .
Regulators clear CME-CBOT merger
The US Department of Justice has approved the takeover of the Chicago Board of Trade by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, saying it was "not likely to substantially reduce competition".
FSA identifies main risks in private equity
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ECX and ICE launch CER futures contract
The European Climate Exchange (ECX) and ICE Futures today announced the launch of CER (certified emissions reduction) futures and options contracts, subject to regulatory approval.
BIS sees derivatives growth continue amid selloffs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the Swiss-based central banking institution, said the notional invested in over-the-counter derivatives rose 12% by the end of 2006, to $415 trillion.
Derivatives present growing risk management threat
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UK insurers unprepared for new policy rules
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JPMorgan to expand commodity trading presence
JPMorgan plans to increase its global commodity trading staff by more than 30% within 12 months.
Macquarie and Nomura form commodity alliance
Macquarie Bank and Nomura Securities, a Japanese securities and investment banking company, have agreed to establish a business alliance in commodity derivatives, which will provide commodity derivative and commodity-based investor products to customers…
Belgian companies club together for op risk guide
Five Belgian financial services providers have partnered with PricewaterhouseCoopers to release a set of guidelines for measuring operational risk management.