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Higher collateral demands have reduced hedge fund systemic risk, say Risk Europe panellists
Panellists at Risk Europe, held in early April in Brussels, claim banks are demanding much higher levels of collateral from hedge funds today, reducing a source of systemic risk
Isda's Pickel addresses friction between rules and commitments
Speaking in a video interview, Isda executive vice-chairman Robert Pickel said regulators are aware that inconsistencies could emerge between legislative requirements and Fed letter commitments
Banks will pass on regulatory costs of derivatives transactions to clients, says Shirvani
Outgoing Isda chairman Eraj Shirvani spoke to Risk's deputy editor Duncan Wood about how derivatives operations, and end-users, will have to adapt to the impact of new rules
Volcker rule still months away as CFTC prepares latest Dodd-Frank proposals
Prop trading ban delayed by inter-agency discussions and implementation challenges
Deutsche offers currency-hedged ETCs in London
Deutsche Bank has listed sterling-hedged versions of its gold, silver, oil and agricultural exchange-traded commodities
Fitch rates Australian covered bond legislation
Fitch Ratings endorses Australian draft legislation on covered bonds, but says market needs more detail on reporting requirements
Lehman minibond resolution may be approved despite dissent
Lehman minibond resolution may be approved despite dissent
BAML offers Pairs exposure strategy for equities and ETFs
BAML offers Pairs exposure strategy for equities and ETFs
Index roundup
Index roundup
ETF roundup
ETF roundup
UBS snags Groothaert in Luxembourg Financial Group acquisition
UBS snags Groothaert in Luxembourg Financial Group acquisition
New York Fed RMBS sales go smoothly
Auctions of AIG legacy portfolio delivering a solid result for the Fed
Contrarian strategies could reap dividends, says BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas says the current focus on global macro factors means now is the time to get back into stock selection and European equities
Deutsche restructures Taunus to avoid unnecessary capital movement
Despite reports the German Bank is seeking to sidestep new US capital rules, the restructure of Taunus will help Deustche Bank put capital to better use
Lawyer warns of securities fraud lawsuits over foreclosure crisis
Bank of America faces lawsuit over charges of witholding information on failings, and others could follow
Experts question North American LNG exports
Price differentials make LNG exports viable but price future risk could hamper projects; credit-worthy partner is key
Video: Industry executives consider future of derivatives market
Isda's Conrad Voldstad, along with Credit Suisse's Eraj Shirvani and Stephen O'Connor of Morgan Stanley discuss the near future for the derivatives industry
Source ETF takes tactical approach to accessing volatility
Source has joined the flood of product and index providers coming to market with solutions for accessing volatility without the costs associated with holding a long-term position in the asset class
Stephen O'Connor elected new chair of Isda
Morgan Stanley's global head of OTC client clearing takes the helm
CFTC and SEC could diverge on rules, says Schapiro
SEC chair says Dodd-Frank Act should be adapted to fit markets
Eiopa's Bernardino: stress tests are Solvency II trial run
New regime will introduce regular capital tests - insurance industry doesn't have credibility problem, Eiopa chair says
Collection of videos from the Risk Europe 2011 conference
A selection of videos from the Risk Europe 2011 conference on April 5 & 6 in Brussels, Belgium
Citi names new emerging market equities heads in Hong Kong
Citi has named Richard Heyes as head of Pan-Asia equities and promoted Adrian Faure to head global emerging markets equities