European Union (EU)
EU confusion over cash collateral rules
Collateral confusion
Triple threat to sovereign default-risk-free status
European policymakers and regulators are considering dramatic changes to the capital treatment for government bonds
Periphery and inflation offer headaches for Eurozone – Credit Institute panel
Participants on a Credit Institute panel debate held in London argued that peripheral funding and inflation are the major challenges for the Eurozone
Portuguese CDS spreads climb after austerity measures voted down
The EU prepares itself for another sovereign bail-out after Portuguese parliament rejects tax rises and budget cuts
German investors look to solar power and renewables for returns
German investors look into the Sun for infinite returns
Clearing back-loading provision removed from latest EU Council text
Council removes back-loading provision in Emir proposal
Firms must be wary of reporting requirements in build-up to Co-Rep, says Logica
Consultancy warns Co-Rep requirements might still be subject to regional 'gold-plating'
Opposition grows to Prips risk indicator proposal
Publication of responses to European consultation paper reveals widespread dislike of risk indicator plans
EU's Libyan asset freeze casts cloud over hedge fund FM Capital
FM Capital - a UK hedge fund with ties to Libya - gets HM Treasury licence to keep trading, but dealers are wary
Spanish downgrade widens CDS spreads
CDS spreads increase for several eurozone sovereigns as Moody’s downgrades Spanish credit rating
European parliament embraces Tobin tax
Lawmakers throw their weight behind Tobin tax on financial transactions; say global difference of opinion should not stop Europe implementing levy
EBA to launch new stress tests
European Banking Authority unveils timeline for second round of EU-wide stress tests with launch set for Friday; first executive director and internal committee named
ETF Securities provides access to infrastructure sector
ETF Securities has launched two ETFs based on the growing infrastructure sector, which will require $2 trillion of investment every year until 2030, according to OECD estimates.
Energy Risk Software Rankings 2011
All systems go
Steady progress for European power market coupling
Coupling up in Europe
Data consolidation and regulatory reporting for energy firms
Next move for data
Collateral could add billions to European debt figures
Swedish debt figures set to grow by Skr15 billion as country falls in line with EU guidelines on collateral reporting - Belgium resisting two-way CSA over possible debt impact
EC tightening of carbon spot market could threaten forward market
Industry experts are wary of European Commission proposals intended to bring additional safeguards to the spot market
Legal patchwork inhibits progress on derivatives counterparty disclosure
New regulatory fixes only a partial solution as industry anticipates jurisdiction shopping by secretive clients
Risk Awards Video: What is the biggest challenge for 2011?
A new video from Risk magazine. Winners of the 2011 Risk Awards were asked what they saw as the biggest challenge in the industry for 2011.
Moody’s guidelines on op risk in structured finance transactions imminent
Moody’s rating guidelines for operational risk imminent
Langen report: clearing rules will only apply to new trades
European Parliament calls for existing derivatives trades to be excluded from clearing rules, but proposes wider exemptions for public-sector bodies
FDIC shows hand on remuneration rules
FDIC shows hand on remuneration rules