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CFTC wants power market input on Dodd-Frank rule-makings
CFTC commissioners are concerned about the breadth of the Dodd-Frank swap dealer definition; staff call for electricity sector comments
Banks look to securitisation of counterparty credit risk
Banks look to securitisation of counterparty credit risk
Video: Q&A with Benedikt von Butler, Citigroup
Benedikt von Butler of Citigroup discusses how market participants in the central and eastern European markets can ensure they are fully prepared for the risk of new climate change legislation and manage their carbon risk accordingly
Markets relax on peripheral debt ahead of crucial ECB meeting
Peripheral CDS tighten as Trichet raises hopes of more bond purchases
Aviva Investors launches collateralised fund that mitigates counterparty risk
Aviva Investors launches Defined Returns Fund 8
Basel to overhaul CVA capital calculation
Basel to overhaul CVA capital calculation
CCP turf war simmers as OTC regulations head to the European Parliament
CCP turf war simmers as OTC regs head to European Parliament
People moves
Jasper steps down from Primus Guaranty
FSA forced to admit 96 staff exits in Q3
UK regulator admits it lost staff in the third quarter of 2010.
HSBC names Robert Lang as new Hong Kong insurance head
HSBC has transferred Robert Lang from Europe to head its Hong Kong insurance operation
Hedge expiries to increase US power ratings risk in 2012: Moody’s
Favourable hedges protect unregulated power company ratings next year, but 2012 expiries could leave sector exposed
Over half a billion CERs at risk of homelessness post-2012
Over half a billion CERs risk homelessness post-2012
Regulators focus on physical and financial market links
Regulators focus on physical and financial market links
Oil hedging strategies revised after Irish bail-out
Oil hedging strategies revised after Irish bail-out
US: FERC renewables plan causes concern
Wind sector seeks equal treatment from FERC rules
Video: Q&A with Trevor Morgan
Trevor Morgan of the International Energy Agency (IEA) talks to Energy Risk about phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, unconventional gas, why Copenhagen was a failure and the outlook for renewables.
Currency exchange-traded products rise as Ireland falls
Currency ETCs have reached all-time highs as Ireland's impact on the eurozone sees the US dollar rebound.
UK economic growth bodes well for equities, says Schroders
Schroders outlook for next year is positive, with the UK avoiding a double dip recession and equity markets rising. However, the eurozone problems are not over and interest rates remain low.
Periphery CDSs break records as sovereign fears continue
Portugal might be next peripheral to seek help, economist warns, as its CDS hits record high.
Video: Central and Eastern Europe Conference special report
Energy Risk traveled to Warsaw, Poland for the its Central and Eastern Europe Conference. High-profile market participants from the region attended the event and discussed the progress and potential going forward.
Irish bail-out fails to stem default fears
Credit default swaps on Irish debt continued to rise after the approval of €85 billion in EU aid.
S&P launches Euro 75 Index
S&P launches Euro 75 Index
Asian regulators ease cross-border depository receipt rules
Cross-border listings through fungible depository receipts is seen as one way for corporates to diversify funding sources and promote investor interest by exploiting equity arbitrage opportunities
Ex-UNFCCC chief: no legally binding agreement at Cop16
Yvo De Boer, previous executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) says that there will be no legally binding agreement drawn out at COP16