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Meteor launches Prima Growth Plan 16
Meteor, the UK distributor, has launched the sixteenth version of its Prima Growth Plan which has been issued by AAA-rated Rabobank. The kick-out style product has the potential to pay a 10% coupon after one year, paying the return on its first…
Price fluctuations biggest risk for power companies says Aon
Volatile commodity pricing is the biggest risk facing power companies in 2009 according to risk management firm Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
CDS spreads widen on US and European banks
The cost of credit protection rose on US and European financials today.
Q&A: Osfi chief champions Canada's regulatory framework
Julie Dickson, superintendent at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Osfi) in Canada, talks exclusively to Risk about how Canada's regulatory framework has helped institutions weather the financial crisis, and shares her views on…
US regulatory reforms will target the big players
The Obama administration’s proposals on regulatory reform make it clear that, in future, size will matter to the regulation of US financial firms.
Glencore considers IPO
Swiss commodity trading giant Glencore is rumoured to be considering an initial public offering (IPO), according to the Financial Times.
CDS spreads tighten on US and European banks
The cost of credit protection fell on US and European financials today.
SNB considers restricting size of Credit Suisse and UBS
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) may impose size limits on Credit Suisse and UBS due to "unique" systemic risks in the Swiss financial system, it revealed on June 18.
New global head of structuring at Deutsche Bank
The former emerging markets head at Credit Suisse, Ram Nayak, has joined Deutsche Bank as global head of structuring.
UK House of Lords criticises EC's regulation proposals
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UBS and Credit Suisse poised for tighter regulation
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Obama proposes sweeping changes to US regulation
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Barclays ATM fault affects millions of consumers
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US Treasury would support future SEC/CFTC merger, hints Geithner
Plans to merge the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could still be realised in the longer term, despite the decision by US authorities not to pursue such measures as part of their current…
Obama reform plans show no progress on OTC derivatives clearing
The Obama administration's much-hyped regulatory reform proposals disappointed over-the-counter derivatives dealers and end users yesterday by again failing to provide new details on how OTC markets with mandatory central clearing would operate.
Joint clearing venture for NYSE Euronext and DTCC
NYSE Euronext and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will join forces to clear US fixed-income derivatives.
Bluenext announces deal with Chinese exchange
NYSE's Bluenext and the China-Beijing Environmental Exchange (CBEEX) have signed an agreement to set up an international information platform for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.
Deutsche Börse introduces real-time information trading product
Deutsche Börse Market Data and Analytics has introduced a product that provides fundamental data for electricity trading and real-time data for the European power market.
Dow and Gazprom sign carbon project agreement
Dow Chemical has signed an agreement with Gazprom Marketing and Trading (GM&T) to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction projects.
Orbeo acquires OneCarbon
French carbon trader Orbeo has bought global carbon project originator OneCarbon, a subsidiary of Dutch sustainable developer Econcern Group.
Lukken leaves CFTC for NYSE Euronext
Walter Lukken, a commissioner and former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will leave the regulator on July 10.
Lawyers highlight grey areas in securitisation regulation
Securitisation regulation recently passed by the European Union could have problematic legal implications for originators and investors, according to lawyers.
CDS spreads widen on US banks
The cost of credit protection on US financials rose in Asian and European trading today following President Obama's reform plans, unveiled yesterday.
Cesr releases consultation on Ucits risk management
The Committee of European Securities Regulators (Cesr) has released a consultation paper in response to the European Commission's request for technical advice on Level 2 implementing measures for modifications to the Ucits directive.