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Proposed conduct code for creditratings agencies draws criticism
“Fairly or not, rating agencies have been in the spotlight in the wake of recent high-profile corporate scandals,” said David Knott, chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (Iosco) technical committee in September 2003 when…
Sourcing the single-system solution
As head of the Basel project office at Bank of New York, Nicholas Silitch faces the toughest challenge of his 20-year career at the bank.
Fitch to buy Algorithmics
Fitch Group, parent of credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, is to acquire New York-based risk management software provider Algorithmics. The purchase, valued at $175 million, is expected to close in January, said Fitch today.
Nomura continues equity derivatives build-up
Nomura, the Japanese securities firm, has continued its drive to create a strong European equity derivatives department, by unveiling a number of new hires.
GE Commercial Finance Energy Financial Services to arrange and underwrite debt
Energy companies now have another option when it comes to choosing who will help finance a project or arrange a debt placement for them. GE Commercial Finance Energy Financial Services is to broaden its role as an equity and debt investor to include…
DrKW appoints new head of capital markets prop trading
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (DrKW), the investment banking division of Dresdner Bank, has appointed Richard Huston to the new position of global head of capital markets risk trading.
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DrKW replaces hybrid capital head
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (DrKW) has hired Ronan Donohue as head of hybrid capital to replace Mark Woolley, who quit to join Deutsche Bank in September.
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Oiling the wheels
Bribery and corruption is a hot topic, not least in the energy sector. Energy Risk this month looks at recent high-profile cases and what governments are doing to combat the problem. By Daren Allen and Kelly Williams