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UniCredit snaps up TJ Lim and NewSmith credit advisory
UniCredit has bought London-based credit advisory NewSmith Financial Products (NSFP) and appointed chief executive TJ Lim as its new co-head of markets.
Markit and Creditex launch op risk CDS platform
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Sox burden eased by new guidance, says study
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European paper issued on improving securitisation transparency
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BSI issues whistleblowing code of practice
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Hedge fund investors offered fraud insurance
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HM Treasury assesses depositor protection
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SEC moves to reduce reliance on credit ratings
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Same-day affirmation could save €200m a year
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GFI introduces Nymex CAPP
Inter-dealer broker GFI has introduced a Nymex look-alike Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal contract that can be cleared via Nymex Clearport.
Pivot accesses over-the-counter market
Pivot Instant Markets is an improved version of Pivot 360 which offers over-the-counter (OTC) traders faster and more efficient methods for trading.
Barclays Capital launches US power index
Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC, has launched the first US national benchmark index for power prices.
FSA to order CFD disclosure
The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) will treat contracts for difference (CFDs) in the same way as shareholdings for disclosure purposes, it announced today.
Markit appoints head of bespoke index service
London-based data provider Markit has hired Scott Stark as a director in its index division, leading a new bespoke index service.
Creditex and Markit to run Isda's tear-up service
Interdealer broker Creditex and London-based market data provider Markit will run an industry-wide tear-up service for credit default swaps under the aegis of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda), starting later this month.
UBS in tax evasion probe
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RBC expands structured products in Latin America
RBC Capital Markets has appointed Flavio Paparella as director and head of institutional structured products sales for Latin America, marking a further expansion for the bank in the region.