Exchanges
Nasdaq OMX gives access to 100 largest companies
Nasdaq OMX has launched the Nasdaq OMX 100 Index which comprises the largest 100 largest companies listed on the combined exchanges of the Nasdaq OMX Group.
ICE & GlobalCOAL launch joint coal futures contracts
GlobalCOAL and IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), have joined forces to launch two new coal futures contracts on ICE Futures Europe
ECX's CER volumes hit 10 million+ tonnes
The European Climate Exchange says volumes of its certified emissions reduction futures hit over 10 million tonnes in the first 10 days after the March 14 launch
FSA warns of uncertainty over emissions
The UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned of a lack of clarity regarding the regulation of emissions markets.
US financial regulatory structure poised for change
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Barclays launches five new global and emerging markets ETFs
Barclays Global Investors (BGI) has launched five new international Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The iShares MSCI Israel, Thailand and Turkey Index Funds, listed on NYSE Arca, are the first ETFs to offer exposure to these markets, while the MSCI All…
Essent Trading - Scaling barriers
In a frank appraisal of the state of energy trading in Europe, Essent Trading CEO Paymon Aliabadi tells Roderick Bruce about Essent's attempts to overcome the issues that still confront traders, and his vision for an integrated European market
The big freeze
The US subprime crisis has shown how market illiquidity can affect trading. Yet liquidity risk is a fact of life for commodity firms. William Rhode looks at how to mitigate it
EEX - An exchange of ideas
The European Energy Exchange is positioning itself as the key trading hub for Europe's energy and emissions markets. Roderick Bruce meets Tim Greenwood, head of UK operations at EEX, and Oliver Maibaum, sales and business development director, to discuss…
Germany's new dawn
For years a liquid, transparent and competitive gas market has failed to appear in Germany. Now there are signs of progress as dominant incumbents, pushed by domestic and international pressure, move slowly towards a market model, writes Roderick Bruce
Suppliers fight for green
A shortage of green power in the US has left some states struggling to meet mandatory renewables supply targets. Long-term supply contracts could help producers build new plants, but utilities and competitive suppliers are feuding over who gets to sign…
Doubts that UK government kitemark scheme will fly
'Gold standard' plan for bonds gets mixed reception, with industry watchers divided over whether it gives the market much-needed direction or fails to offer any real assurances
FSA pushes new rules for client communications
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