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Offshore policy remains unclear after drilling ban
The full effect of the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill on US offshore drilling policy remains unclear as the official investigation continues.
China readies for launch of onshore CDS
Financial risk management tools seen as essential for Chinese bank development
Trading fall prompts amendment to the Dodd Bill
Last week’s drop in US markets could yet provoke regulatory fallout
Eurozone CDS spreads stabilise
CDS spreads across the eurozone stabilised in early trading, but Greek spreads rose steadily.
Bank for International Settlements announces modest increase in OTC derivatives
Bank for International Settlements releases H2 2009 over-the-counter derivatives data that shows a small increase in total notional amounts outstanding
Portuguese insurers shielded from sovereign risk, claims regulator
A focus on high-grade corporate bonds in their investment portfolios is insulating Portuguese life insurers from the continued market pressure on the country's sovereign debt, according to Instituto de Seguros de Portugal (ISP), the country's insurance…
CDS spreads slashed as EU emergency measures kick in
News of a massive EU rescue package has boosted market confidence in European sovereign and bank debt.
