News
Rival vendors unveil open cat modelling platforms
New product suites offer increased transparency and customisation
BNP Paribas appoints to senior roles
Placido, Cock and Morsia added to management team
Solvency II technical draft too harsh, firms claim
Industry representatives call on Eiopa to soften draft specifications
Indian election uncertainty curbs corporate forex hedging
Despite 2013 rupee volatility Indian corporates are reluctant to hedge
SFO head repeats calls for extended Bribery Act
Corporate liability should cover all economic crime, Green argues
US regulators grapple with proposed XXX captives fix
States concerned over use of ‘deregulatory' valuation approach
Clearstream acquires Citco fund services subsidiary
Deal worth €40 million-50 million
Citi hires Morgan Stanley oil veteran Randall O’Connor
O’Connor to lead bank's North American commodity finance effort
Intra-day risk management needs clear data, conference hears
Data needs to be understood across the organisation
CME said to have shelved inflation futures plan
Contracts had been drafted, but did not attract enough support
BYOD growth must mean focus on data and apps, expert says
BYOD doesn't necessarily mean data compromise
Senior commodities salesman quits JP Morgan
Departure by Samuels follows resignation of Blythe Masters
Icap announces group chief risk officer, and other recent job news
Wendy Phillis joins from State Street Global Markets
Pickel plans to stay with swaps industry after leaving Isda
There "could be a role" at one of the market's new utilities
US eases leverage ratio impact on swaps
JP Morgan says new approach boosted ratio by up to 20bp
Zambia sees first currency futures contract
Badex lacks foreign backers, talks with development banks
CFTC told EU platforms not to seek Sef equivalence
At the same time, UK's FCA was working through rules with London-based venues
World risks 'cyber Lehman' crisis, Zurich report warns
Interdependence across internet is laying foundations of a disaster
EU applies 8% haircut to margin-currency mismatches
European regulators confirm haircut will apply to both initial and variation margin
‘Smarter’ bespoke product orders welcomed by banks
Custom products sought after by US advisers as automation improves
Covered bond issuers cheer EU swaps margin relief
Regulators recognise collateral posting barriers but set six conditions for an exemption
BNPP makes first big options trade on Nikkei 400 index
Hedging remains an issue until futures are launched in November
Dealers benefit from OTC liquidity split, buy-siders claim
Shut off from foreign peers, US firms need dealers to access offshore liquidity
Australian tax ruling targets offshore hedge funds
Limited partners are liable for capital gains