Articles by Rebekah Tunstead
‘Are we nearly there yet?’ Banks navigate ESG loan accounting
Lenders ask standards boards for guidance on how rules should be applied
Energy firms call for rise in commodity clearing level
Industry says proposed €1 billion increase would not be enough following spike in wholesale prices
Systematic hedge funds eye outsourcing to bank algos
Cost pressures encourage new stream of clients to pass FX algo trading to banks
Libor/SOFR basis like ‘free money’ for early movers – GS trader
Sharp narrowing of basis swaps below fallback spreads has failed to open transition floodgates
Rates correlations break down amid volatility surge
Dealers say go-to hedges are now too risky as old relationships fail
EU pension fund clearing exemption set to be extended
Extra 12 months’ grace from mandatory swap clearing, but some fear effect on EU CCP liquidity growth
FTX proposal could prompt wider clearing changes
FCMs say current clearing structure could end up adopting parts of crypto exchange’s novel approach
Buy side looks to cash in on euro swap pricing anomaly
Fixed rates on long-dated €STR swaps now above their Euribor equivalents
In the age of bitcoin, buy side braces for 24/7 risk management
Investors forced to rethink “nine to five” mentality, as crypto exchange FTX proposes auto-liquidation model
Curbs on hedging threaten to short-circuit Bulb sale
Insolvent energy supplier is barred from holding long-dated forwards – which could deter potential buyers
People moves: Credit Suisse reshuffles, CME continues rejig, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Lack of supply keeps short-end euro rates vol high
Hedge funds and corporates rush to hedge potential rises in euro interest rates – but sellers aren’t there, say traders
What’s up with the docs? Isda aims to set standard for crypto
Industry body looks to standardise digital derivatives documents, but some wonder if it is best placed to do so
Time’s up for UK banks to unwind swaps with VTB
Majority of contracts have been terminated, but laggards face prospect of default
OTC nickel contracts stuck despite trading resumption
Contracts still unable to settle using new prices, but Isda template may solve the issue
EC looks to force market’s hand in euro clearing battle
Industry exasperated as commission proposes new mandates and capital penalties for banks clearing in London
Euro rates volatility wrong-foots dealers
Banks’ risk appetite and liquidity are low following painful rates vol moves, say traders
Russia sanctions throw derivatives market into disarray
Lawyers say western banks face illegality terminations; industry groups plan deliverable ruble workaround
EC ignores pleas to extend clearing consultation deadline
Despite industry appeals for more time on EU-wide clearing consultation, EC refuses an extension
Market begs EC for more time to mull euro clearing proposals
Firms given one month to respond on wide-ranging consultation around relocation of euro swaps
Legacy Libor swaptions face day of reckoning
Holders of physically settled swaptions in sterling and yen must switch to new risk-free rates, but it’s not simple
Market halts clearing shift to Eurex ahead of EU consultation
Participants hit ‘pause’ after proposed three-year equivalence extension for UK clearing houses
UK Treasury urged to allow failed energy firms to hedge
Bulb can’t buy wholesale electricity and gas more than two weeks in advance, leaving it exposed to price hikes
Counterparties clash over ‘dirty’ CSAs
Dealers and clients struggle to agree optionality value of posting bonds in cash-and-bond CSAs after Eonia conversion