Energy

The return of Russian crude

Russia has reclaimed its position as the world’s biggest oil producer for the first time in a decade – but uncertainty is still preventing some foreign oil firms from making the investments the country needs to fulfil its potential. Kevin Foster reports

Seeking a boost for crude

Venezuela’s internal conflict and the intended removal of Saddam Hussein from Iraq have meant both countries are seeking deals with international investors to boost oil production. But are the potential legal problems worth the trouble? By Maria Kielmas

A disaster waiting to happen

Despite the threat of increased terrorist attacks and war with Iraq, financial institutions are still struggling to find the funds to invest in appropriate business continuity plans.

Basel's CDO solution

As the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision continues its stately progress towards a revised capital Accord, one area remains under debate: the proposed capital rules for asset securitisations.

Tailoring internal models

Swiss Re's Pablo Koch Medina, Frank Krieter and Stephan Schreckenberg highlight the key features and main limitations of internal risk models for insurers.

Enron charged with gas and broadband manipulation

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) yesterday finally charged bankrupt energy trader Enron and a former company vice-president with manipulating natural gas prices. Also yesterday, federal authorities arrested on fraud charges two Enron…

Reliant bows out of energy trading

Houston-based Reliant Energy has exited the energy derivatives trading market as a result of an $80 million trading loss it suffered at the end of February.

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