Central banks

The CRO road

In just over two months all US-based hedge funds with more than 15 investors and/or $25 million under management will have their own dedicated chief compliance officer.

Prospectus prospects

The European Union's Prospectus Directive is meant to provide a single regulatory framework for structured products across Europe. Some dealers believe it is already having a positive effect on the Italian market. Others remain cynical. By John Ferry

Fed fines ABN Amro $80 million

The US Federal Reserve has ordered ABN Amro to pay $80 million in fines for lacking adequate risk management that could identify money laundering activities in its overseas branches. According to the order released on December 19, the Amsterdam-based…

Coping with complexity

The demand for risk-based technology has never been higher due to changing business practices, growing regulatory burdens and burgeoning demand for cross-asset class products. But new entrants can still gain market share in niche areas.

2005 in review

The energy markets were a dynamic place to be in 2005, with high volatility and an explosion of new players hitting the scene. Inevitably, though, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Energy Risk looks back over the highs and lows of 2005, from the launch of…

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