Exchanges

Exchanging futures

There's no doubt that Andy Gooch takes the helm at Nymex Europe Limited in interesting times. While NEL's trading floor is in danger of closure, arch rival IntercontinentalExchange's new WTI contract has gained significant volume

A question of priority

The US Energy Policy Act of 2005 calls for a review of existing power dispatch methods. But replacing today's regional methods with a one-size-fits-all plan throws up many concerns, writes Richard McMahon

Taking stock of SOX

Sarbanes Oxley has wide-ranging implications for US power companies on how they use, and record their use of, market data, writes Sandy Fielden

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…

The BPA enigma

Deficit-ridden UK pension schemes are revisiting the idea of selling liabilities onto the bulk purchase annuity market, attracting new players with new business models

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