News
Creditex and CreditTrade merge
Banks welcome the complementary merger of credit derivatives brokers, which brings together Creditex's electronic expertise and CreditTrade's dominance in voice broking
Argentina and Venezuela issue joint bond
The two South American nations announce plans for a mould-breaking bilateral deal whereby each sovereign guarantees the debt of the other
Rate hikes force revised outlook for credit
With the US calling a halt to interest rate tightening but other central banks continuing to raise rates, market participants have had to reassess their views on credit
Regulatory shake-up for rating agencies
Legislation being debated in Congress would tighten up oversight of rating agencies and broaden the criteria for joining the elite NRSRO-approved club of leading agencies
Calls for SOX reform due to IPO exodus
Regulatory update
Changing hats
Changing hats
SEC to continue with adviser inspection
Regulatory update
UK FSA seeks to define Mifid best execution requirements
Regulatory update
FSA opens Mifid period for depolarisation consultation
Regulatory update
UK regulator explores payment protection
Regulatory update
US Basel II shambles rumbles on
Regulatory news
Banks turn to arbitration agreements
Legal beat