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MEFF launches central clearing for electricity derivatives
Increased liquidity in the Spanish market necessitates netting and reduction of counterparty risk, says managing director
Catastrophe bonds hit by Japanese quake
Investors ponder short- and medium-term effects earthquake could have on cat bond market
Risk officers concerned about regulators’ approach to branch liquidity
Some risk officers at international and domestic banks in the Asia-Pacific region are frustrated by the regulatory focus on country-by-country stress tests and a trend towards branch liquidity.
Basel Committee may adjust 'blunt' CCP default fund capital
Netting treatment in controversial current exposure method is up for discussion at an April stakeholder meeting, but regulators reject other criticisms
Portuguese CDS spreads down on ECB bond purchase rumours
Nuclear generators improve as Fukushima stabilises, Egypt down after Libyan ceasefire
Benelux participants worry that regulations could distort perception of structured products
Benelux participants worry that regulations could distort perception of structured products
Belgian investors place issuers under a microscope
Belgian investors place microscope on issuers
Citi names McCullough as head of capital advisory in Asia
The US bank has hired Brian McCullough to bolster its Asia capital and liquidity optimisation client services, at a time when regulators are demanding more liquid assets while reducing their fungibility across borders
EBA stress tests: adverse scenario toughened up
Stress tests underway for European banks use harsher adverse scenario and tighter capital rules than tests carried out last year
Russell Investments goes global with 18 new indexes
Russell Investments goes global with 18 new indexes
Earthquake increases risk perceptions on Japanese corporates
CDS spreads spike for power company and insurance providers
Investors should be wary of two-speed economy, says BNP Paribas's Robert McAdie
Inflation could make developed market corporates vulnerable in the coming months, especially those with purely domestic revenues.
Audio: Investors urged to keep faith with Japan
Long-term economic impact of earthquake and tsunami likely to be fairly slight, says John-Paul Temperley
Moody’s Portugal downgrade sparks further speculation of bailout
Moody’s cuts Portugal’s credit rating by two notches to A3 on weaker growth prospects; analyst says bailout expected in coming months
Yen will strengthen as it did after Kobe, say currency strategists
The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 will not force a weakening of the yen, according to currency strategists focused on the region.
Electronic trading and clearing of NDFs poised for growth in Asia
Asian regulators are expected to closely follow their peers in the US and Europe in demanding swap execution facilities and over-the-counter derivatives clearing in Asia. This may bolster e-trading for NDFs based on Asian currencies
Barclays Capital reorganises forex structuring heads in Asia, US and Europe
Barclays Capital is moving several of its foreign exchange heads into new roles as it merges two structuring entities.
Clearing back-loading provision removed from latest EU Council text
Council removes back-loading provision in Emir proposal
Japanese CDS spreads stabilise in aftermath of quake
Risk perceptions ease despite desperate situation in areas affected by the natural disaster
Tarp was mixed success, Congressional panel concludes
2008 US bailout programme succeeded, but not without problems
LNG supplies for EU could be diverted to Japan
European LNG supplies could be under threat as they become vulnerable to diversion into Japan
Firms must be wary of reporting requirements in build-up to Co-Rep, says Logica
Consultancy warns Co-Rep requirements might still be subject to regional 'gold-plating'
Panic selling causes record spike in volumes in Japan ETFs
ETFs based on the MSCI Japan index have seen volumes reach unprecedented levels and large swings in volatility as investors digest events in Japan.
KPMG and ORX complete investigation into global scenario analysis plans
Consultancy and industry body researched complexity and terminology of scenario analysis at large banks