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Governments face carbon allocation legal action
European governments face legal action from industry if they fail to provide carbon allocation plans by the end of the year, according to Peter Vis of the climate change unit of the European Commission.
Risk Into Value
Investment firms have plenty to consider in the race to achieve Basel II and operational risk mandates.
European companies outline concerns over emissions trading
Corporates are expressing concern at the ramifications of the European UnionEmissions Trading Scheme – just as EU member states finalise their nationalallocation plans. By Paul Lyon
Unlimited liability
Potential liabilities for European nuclear operators are set to rise sharply.Financial guarantees for nuclear operators will have to be restructured. Aregovernments and the insurance industry up to the task? MariaKielmas reports
Trading places
Canada’s energy landscape is being reshaped. The NGX has changed handsand looks set to expand. Meanwhile, an Ontario government report warns more workneeds to be done to secure future power supplies. By Paul Lyon
Rethinking Kyoto
A long-awaited debate on the Kyoto Treaty has begun in Europe. Just how muchwill it cost industry and the EU economy? Long-term Energy Risk contributor MariaKielmas gives her views on the latest developments
Norway's Statoil sets up emissions trading unit
Norwegian energy company Statoil has formed a unit for trading carbon dioxide emissions. The Oslo-based firm said: “The Norwegian emissions trading regime will govern Statoil’s involvement in the purchase and sale of carbon quotas.”
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Emission control
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Rethinking regulation
Market manipulation and inaccurate pricing led to the reregulation of Ontario’s electricity market. But at the right price, the Canadian province may see a revival of competition, reports CatherineLacoursière
New entrant set to supply gas in UK
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Canadian pension fund buys US plants
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Sophistication and integration
Performance and risk
Parmalat focus: Tragedy or farce?
Corporate Europe has been gripped by a scandal that has led to the downfall of one of Italy's largest and most established companies – dairy producer Parmalat. Bondholders don't know whether to laugh or cry at the size of the fraud.
Order Management Systems Clamp Down
Banks are looking to Order Management Systems to achieve compliance, settle trades and take advantage of liquidity. Are your traders ready for the coming Bull Market?
Storms ahead
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The deal deluge
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