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ESB wins Esso price battle
A high court judge has rejected claims by Esso it should be allowed to raise the price of gas supplied to Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB) on the basis of prices reported in the Heren Report .
Reuters names treasury head
Reuters has named Mark Robson its global head of treasury and fixed income, during a year when the UK company has placed the development of its treasury business as a high priority.
SunGard buys Derivatech
Front Capital Systems, the Swedish subsidiary of SunGard, has bought FX options software vendor Derivatech.
Growth in credit derivatives at 29%
Notional volumes in the credit derivatives market now stands at US$3.58 trillion, representing year-over-year growth of 29%, according to trade body the International Swaps and Derivatives Association.
New clearing system for Nordic market
Nord Pool Clearing, the clearing organization for the Nordic power exchange Nord Pool, has launched a new clearing system for the electricity derivative market. OM Technology is the system provider.
Derivatives risks overstated, say academics
The majority of finance professors at the world’s top business schools believe the risks of using derivatives have been overstated, according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association.
IAS39 amended to allow for macro hedging
Controversial International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) proposals for the marking-to-market of derivatives, known as IAS39, are to be amended to allow for 'macro hedging'.
Mass migration for credit analysts
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De Vitry elected to Isda board
Benoit de Vitry, London-based global head of commodities and emerging markets rates at Barclays Capital, has been elected to the board of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda).
Basel II outsourcing rules seem likely
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