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BoE: High-frequency traders raise risks of liquidity event
Potential liquidity mirage in foreign exchange markets must be addressed, says Michael Cross
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission details flexibility on safe harbour rules
Structured products issuers in Hong Kong can use safe harbour exemptions if they distribute to professional investors with care and document their methodology accordingly, according to Martin Wheatley, chief executive of Hong Kong regulator the…
Irish bailout forces oil hedging strategies revision
Oil hedging strategies to be revised after Irish bailout pushes up oil prices
Asia Risk Congress 2010: CVA ‘less relevant’ for domestic banks
Panellists discussing the finer points of credit valuation adjustment (CVA) at the Asia Risk Congress 2010 said despite all the current talk about CVA in the region, it may prove to be less relevant for Asian institutions compared with their…
Market endorses 'elegant' CFTC proposal on margin
Legally segregated/operationally commingled approach to margin segregation attracts praise from buy- and sell-side.
Irish woes may spread to other PIIGS
European Union action on Ireland’s bank debts points to fears over contagion spreading across peripheral Europe.
SEC risk chief to step down
First head of regulator's risk division will return to academia in January
Daiwa moves for Korea derivatives licence and reaffirms Asia expansion drive
Daiwa Capital Markets finalised its purchase of the Asian equity derivatives and global convertible business of KBC today, and reaffirmed its Asian expansion drive with a bid to secure licences in South Korea
EC: We don’t sit in an ivory tower finding solutions to problems that don’t exist
Despite having no evidence the EC says lack of pension portability is a major barrier to labour market mobility
Congress raises alarm on US mortgage fraud risk
Tarp oversight panel warns that bank incompetence threatens financial system
Stoxx launches blue-chip indexes for Asia and North America
Stoxx extends blue-chip indexes to Asia and North America
Lehman opts to settle over Dante flip-clause transactions
Trustees relieved as settlement looks imminent
Central banker Honohan expects IMF loan for Ireland
Trinity College's Lucey adds, "Thank God we have an honest central bank governor. He's the first official to call it as he sees it."
A focus on LDI counterproductive for pension funds – M&G Investments
Returns as important as risk management, say M&G Investments
Credit investors will benefit from financials becoming more ‘utility-like’, says Pimco’s Spajic
With banks cutting leverage, increasing capital and changing their funding models, they offer good value for credit investors.
Large pension funds a threat to financial stability – European Commission
European Commission says pension funds should also be classed as “too big to fail”
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Hong Kong finance official says government is pushing China to further ease controls on ‘dim sum' bonds
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Hong Kong finance official says government is pushing China to further ease controls on ‘dim sum’ bonds. Meanwhile, an open-ended renminbi bond fund by Income Partners is launched
Fear of securitised products is creating opportunities, says M&G
UK investment firm insists ABS offers better value then unsecured bank debt, despite its damaged reputation.
Major players show support for California carbon trading
First California Carbon Allowance forward underlines US interest in trading, contract standards to evolve as activity increases
NYSE Euronext appoints team for London and Paris clearing houses
Ibbotson, Ward and Favreau to lead European clearing team
Asia Risk Congress 2010: ING risk head admits mispricing variable annuities
Industry has underpriced variable annuities, conference hears
Suggestions of sabotage at LSE 'ridiculous' says IT consultancy
Source speculates LSE's two-hour closure in November probably due to software problems
Market abuse and insider trading still seen as victimless crimes
Change of mentality needed to confront rise in insider trading says Baker Platt director
db x-trackers launches emerging markets ETFs
db x-trackers launches emerging markets ETFs