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US renewable energy: A carrot and stick approach
Carrot and stick
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
Tax uncertainty in the run-up to the US elections is bad news for structured products
As pre-election battles focus on the Bush administration's tax cuts and other economic issues, uncertainty regarding future tax levels is persuading many investors to remain in cash.
US legislators try new tack for energy bill
RES bill should boost renewable energy development and RECs trading but is unlikely to pass this year
Experts doubt impact from environmental study on gas prices
The US EPA continues hydraulic fracturing investigation but experts predict negligible effect on near-term natural gas prices
Aviation bears brunt of fuel price gyrations and new rules
The price volatility seen in energy markets in recent years has had a big impact on the bottom line of many airlines, both in the form of higher prices as well as hedging losses. Pauline McCallion speaks to industry participants about the outlook for…
Confusion reigns over the US Dodd-Frank Act
Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Act will force swap dealers to hive off certain derivatives businesses into separate affiliates. But the legislation is fiendishly complicated, riddled with oversights and requires daring interpretative leaps, which has left…
Credit rating agencies: A question of trust
Question of trust
Singapore bids to be Asian derivatives and clearing hub
Asian migration
The swaps carve-out conundrum
Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Act will force swap dealers to hive off certain derivatives businesses into separate affiliates. But the legislation is fiendishly complicated, riddled with oversights and requires daring interpretative leaps, which has left…
US regulator prepares to run with derivatives reform
Derivatives reform in the US has kicked off a new era for the CFTC, which will see a significant expansion of its authority under the updated regulatory regime, as Pauline McCallion reports
Strategies for a greener US power market
Taking a more uniform approach to certain aspects of power market development in the US could help build a stronger, greener generation portfolio. Pauline McCallion finds out more
States press on with emissions scheme as US Senate shelves cap-and-trade
US congressional gridlock over a federal cap-and-trade scheme has left regional programmes to continue the development of a nationwide patchwork of strategies to reduce carbon emissions
15 minutes with: Eraj Shirvani, Isda
Isda's chairman discusses some of the changes in the regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market
Dodd-Frank: consumer protection regulator to increase retail op risk exposure
The planned Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could drive US focus on treating customers fairly for retail banking and credit products
US regulatory overhaul reaches final stages
Final version of Dodd-Frank financial reform bill tones down most draconian elements.
Uncertainty over FDIC insurance is affecting structured products industry
The US government is currently deciding whether to permanently increase the deposit insurance cover to $250,000 per depositor. The uncertainty is creating problems for the certificate of deposit industry.
Overview of US regulatory reforms
US legislators are shoring up a range of sweeping financial regulations to tighten derivatives trading. Pauline McCallion provides an overview to the regulatory changes in the pipeline
Energy firms face capital adequacy squeeze
Impending regulation changes will have a profound impact on the operational side of the energy markets as energy companies face capital adequacy issues. Lianna Brinded investigates how companies will cope and what repercussions the changes will have on…
Dodd-Frank: forex swap clearing exemption at Treasury secretary’s discretion
Blanket forex exemption dropped from final bill; Treasury to determine issue
Dodd-Frank bill sparks end-user margin fears
Reform bill ambiguity means end-users might have to post margin even if they don't clear swaps.
$19 billion risk levy will fund US financial reform
Risk-based charge will cover cost of reform bill passed today
FDIC will apply lower deposit limits to products in circulation
If the US congress votes to lower the deposit insurance limit to $100,000, then that figure will count for products currently in circulation, says the FDIC