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Commodity markets face hedging activity boost
With commodity market conditions seemingly ripe for consumer hedging, Lianna Brinded looks at whether there has been a recent uptick in consumer hedging activity
Energy sector’s retirement timebomb poses major op risk
Up to 80% of the world’s current energy and commodities workforce are set to retire within 15 years according to recent data. Lianna Brinded investigates the operational risk implications
Gap between PR on safety & reality hit BP
BP has been accused of negligence and arrogance following the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Alex Davis examines the central role energy sector reputational risk management must now play
Trading positions – July 2010
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Knock-on effects of US drilling ban could be long-lasting
What longer-term implications could the moratorium on new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico have on production costs and supply amid uncertainty over new regulations asks Pauline McCallion
Dodd-Frank margin intent delivers end-users a blow, despite reprieve
Senator's letter fails to assuage end-user concerns over non-cleared swaps
Call for FSA to cut back on consultation documents
UK MP Jonathan Evans asks for a fresh, "simplified" approach on consultation, and fairer implementation of EU directives
DTCC acquisition of Avox to result in ‘wider range of ref data’
DTCC has acquired Avox in a move set to result in a broad reference data platform
State Street names new head of risk
Oliver Wyman's former partner moves to Boston-based firm
We must accept central banks’ limitations, says Fed’s Plosser
Philadelphia Federal Reserve president warns mistaken view of central banks as omnipotent risks damaging their credibility
Cesr studies MTFs in July amid Mifid revamp
MTFs and dark pools policy positions to be announced, Cesr urges industry participation in consultation
Hedge funds caught in EU Capital Requirements Directive
New European Union compensation rules affect hedge funds before AIFM comes in force
Dodd-Frank: Abolition of OTS will boost OCC
OTS and OCC light-touch supervision grew bank assessment fees but fed institutional collapses
Regulation to reshape bank funding
Contrasting regulation for buyers and issuers of bank paper is adding to stress in funding markets.
EBF expansion of Euribor set to increase euro benchmarks gap
Changes are planned to a key euro rates benchmark - and it could have a number of knock-on effects.
Credit expert findings should help revise new impairment standard, says IASB
A proposed new approach to loan loss accounting is proving a tough nut to crack, but standard-setters say progress has been made.
No changes yet as Basel III redrafting looms
Basel Committee members are seeking to fend off speculation they have already decided to abandon or rewrite key elements of their proposals.
US regulatory reform reaches tipping point
It's not quite over yet, but the text of the Dodd-Frank bill has been agreed and derivatives users have cause for both celebration and concern.
IEA: world seeing an energy technology revolution
The world is seeing the first signs of an energy technology revolution with rising investment in low-carbon technologies, but more is needed, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
South Korea implements product pre-approval regulation
South Korea launched its new derivatives product approval system in June but issues remain
Reform bill forces energy risk management rethink
New US derivatives regulation is expected to compel companies to redefine their risk management strategies
More ETFs face SEC trade curbs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will fall under new circuit breaker rules.
Pick and choose from social media tools: BIS’s Laurmaa
Bank for International Settlements’ head of web publishing Timo Laurmaa says Twitter more beneficial to profit-making companies; short releases help when reaching out to wider-than-usual audience