Europe
Isda AGM: Risk and Isda launch new derivatives research award
First OTC derivatives research award will be given in February 2014
National regulators ramp up efforts to combat low rate threat
Interesting times
Convertible arbitrage hedge fund strategies continue to outperform
Developed Europe-focused funds report positive gains
US insurers expect less benefit from Orsa than European firms
European life insurers are particularly challenged by Orsa implementation, finds survey
Esma dismisses Prospectus Directive criticism
Issuers say investors will not benefit from amendments to the EC's Prospectus Directive, but Esma maintains the new requirements serve a purpose
Japan: Initial margins on OTC clearing of forex swaps not desirable
Japan questions the current framework for clearing foreign exchange derivatives
Exits for two more Asia commodities heads
Gunnar Hoest, head of commodities, Asia, has left Deutsche Bank while Morgan Stanley's Harry Soh is set to retire, sources have confirmed
Central clearing: what obstacles remain for Asia?
Despite the deadline for introducing central clearing already passing, a number of questions are unanswered. Leading figures from around the region voice their concerns
European energy firms struggle with unclear Remit rules
Uncertain remit
Structured Products Europe Awards 2012: the winners
Structured Products Europe Awards 2012
Structured Products Europe: Investors unaware of regulatory improvements, say speakers
The supervision of structured products has improved in recent years, but investors aren’t aware of many of the changes, say conference speakers
Energy Risk Europe: The challenge ahead
Threats and challenges
Custody Risk announces shortlist for European Awards 2012
The shortlist has been announced for the Custody Risk European Awards 2012
Ice’s decision to buy gas exchange bodes well for TTF: analysts
The Title Transfer Facility natural gas hub is expected to see increased market interest, after Ice's decision to acquire a majority share in APX-Endex's gas exchange
Time running out to comply with the Prospectus Directive
Issuers of structured products may not have enough time to rewrite their programmes before the grandfathering provision of the Prospectus Directive runs out, say lawyers
FVC custom indexes
FVC custom indexes
Retail structured products pose systemic risk, concludes report
Retail structured products pose systemic risk, concludes report
Countries will leave the euro by 2014, says ACI UK poll
The vast majority of respondents believe at least one country will leave the euro by 2014, but expect the single currency to survive
FVC custom indexes
FVC custom indexes
European biodiesel: a market on hold?
A market on hold?
OpRisk Europe 2012: Video
Highlights of the keynote speeches and discussions from this year's London conference