North America
Q&A: NAIC's CEO and president on group supervision, systemic risk and captives
The standard-setters
NAIC calls for coordination of US and international systemic risk regimes
Financial Stability Board's G-Sii regime should be consistent with US Sifi rules, says NAIC chief
Hedge fund managers not ready for AIFMD
Two-fifths of hedge fund managers are waiting for the finalisation of EU regulations before taking action to become compliant, according to a survey by Preqin on implementation of AIFMD
US distributor of the year: Incapital
US distributor of the year: Incapital
Talent fuels growth of Asian hedge fund industry
Asian advancement
Special report: The Americas
Special report: The Americas
JVB Financial hires Tessar to help drive distribution expansion
John Tessar will add his 15 years' structured products experience to JVB Financial's expansion drive in North America
Carbon tax here to stay: Alberta energy minister
Alberta, Canada, home to the world’s third largest oil reserves, will await further federal government moves before upping its own emissions limits or developing a carbon cap-and-trade scheme
Experts question North American LNG exports
Price differentials make LNG exports viable but price future risk could hamper projects; credit-worthy partner is key
Transition Management Forum Asia 2011: Asian market crowded, say transition managers
Transition managers question whether the number of them in the Asian market - 13 - is already too many.
Gazprom’s Medvedev compares shale to dotcom bubble
"Massive" shale production unsustainable at current prices; Gazprom has no plans to invest
Macquarie moves into Canadian crude
Macquarie Group expands into Canadian crude market; hires ex-Trafigura Canada president to lead new business
Societe Generale to acquire RBS Sempra gas and power assets
Société Générale agrees to buy North American power and natural gas assets from RBS Sempra Commodities
Stoxx launches blue-chip indexes for Asia and North America
Stoxx extends blue-chip indexes to Asia and North America
Credit Awards Americas 2010: The winners
Credit Awards Americas 2010: The winners
Winners of Credit Americas Awards 2010 to be unveiled on November 4 in NYC
Credit magazine's annual awards for the North American credit markets will take place in New York on Thursday, where the winners will be presented with their awards in categories such as Best Bank for Credit, Best Bank for Investment Grade Bonds and Best…
Shale boom to continue out to 2020
New technology means the cost of shale gas production is more favourable than natural gas
Experts examine US power clearing and netting needs
As the US Congress moves to boost derivatives clearing requirements, an industry panel has called for regulators to investigate a move towards clearing and netting across US power markets and to clarify the legal uncertainty in the area
VIDEO: ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards 2011: winners interviews
Melanie White speaks to a selection of winners of the ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards (ASPAs) 2011 who give their comments on their evening wins, as well as their prospects for the year ahead.
JP Morgan LNG launch shows growing interest in market
JP Morgan’s move into liquefied natural gas (LNG) last week is indicative of growing interest and expectations for the future of the sector.