Central banks
BIS releases provisional international banking statistics
The BIS has released provisional data for the end of the fourth quarter of 2005 for both its locational and consolidated banking statistics. The locational statistics provide an insight into the aggregate international claims and liabilities of all banks…
IIF proposes eight-point reform programme to strengthen the global financial system
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) today proposed an eight-point integrated package of actions designed to forge a new partnership between the IMF, capital markets and countries in order to strengthen the global financial system. The IIF's…
QFCRA appoints governing board
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) today announced the appointment of its governing board. Jean-Francois Lepetit, Robert O’Sullivan, Brian Quinn and Andrew Sheng will support chairman and CEO Phillip Thorpe.
BIS publishes papers on monetary policy regimes and price stability
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published two white papers. The first discusses monetary policy regimes and macroeconomic outcomes in Hong Kong and Singapore. The second argues that price stability may not be a good indication of…
Canada opens its borders
A change in regulation allowing investors to hold more debt issued by non-Canadian entities has proved a fillip to the country's bond markets. Nadia Damouni looks at how the credit markets in Canada are evolving
CBRC concerned about selling Chinese banks
The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has admitted it is concerned about the role of foreign financial firms operating in China.
Chasing credit in the Lion City
Retail CDOs
Cautious Porsche
Corporate profile
Optimising hedging
Corporate profile
Joined-up risk assessment
The nature of risk is changing. Energy companies, well-skilled in managing market risk and operational risks, may now need to adopt a new stance towards risk management, write Rohit Bhapkar, Roland Rechtsteiner and John Stroughair
Special Report - Case study - Made to measure
Deutsche Essent tailors its approach to German energy markets. Will its bespoke strategy succeed where others have failed?
Securitisation issuance hits new peak in Europe
CDO issuance rises by 86%: RMBS loses share on weak housing market
Jitters hit Japan's bond market after monetary policy shift
Bond yields rise on news that Bank of Japan is paving the way for hike in interest rates
Canada opens its borders
A change in regulation allowing investors to hold more debt issued by non-Canadian entities has proved a fillip to the country's bond markets. Nadia Damouni looks at how the credit markets in Canada are evolving
Barclays capital's upward curve
Barclays Capital has vaulted into the debt market league tables in the US by reinvesting in profitable businesses and delving into deep pockets to attract the right talent. As the firm completes its debt line-up in the US with a new leveraged finance…
CDS boost for pension funds
Pension fund managers have traditionally shied away from using credit derivatives. But in the current climate of ultra-narrow spreads, trying to outperform the market without using credit default swaps could prove to be a major handicap, as Sarfraz Thind…
Raman Kalra
The director of Fitch Ratings' credit products group in New York tackles some of the hot issues surrounding private equity structured finance
Derivatives dealers step up efforts to slash trade backlog
Industry parties unveil the next initiative in the fight to improve credit derivatives settlement
Talkingpoint - M&A in the utilities sector
With M&A activity among US and European utility companies on the up, Credit asks market participants what are the major drivers behind this trend