Exchanges
Two iTraxx ETFs licensed by IIC
Two exchange-traded funds are due to be launched referenced to the Frankfurt-based International Index Company’s (IIC’s) series of European credit default swap indexes.
European Commission releases retail green paper
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Broken joints
Moody's Investors Service's determination to change its rating approach, and its subsequent decision to revise its controversial joint default analysis methodology, has left the agency's reputation in tatters.
European Commission releases retail Green Paper
The European Commission has set out its vision for future EU policy on retail financial services in a Green Paper.
Jade to launch crude palm oil futures
The Joint Asian Derivatives Exchange (Jade), a Singapore-based electronic commodity derivatives exchange, will launch a crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on June 6.
Reg NMS won’t damage NYSE competitiveness, says boss
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ISE merges with Eurex
Frankfurt-based Eurex has agreed to pay $2.8 billion in cash, or $67.50 per share, for New York-based International Securities Exchange. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Börse and Zurich-based Swiss Exchange – the two exchanges that jointly operate Eurex – will…
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Uncertainty over future fuel prices is proving a headache for airlines. While many put on successful hedges last year ahead of widely anticipated price spikes, this year's price falls have discouraged hedging. Joe Marsh looks at how airlines in Asia are…
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Measuring success
A cutting-edge survey by McKinsey & Company reveals which types of trading are most prevalent and successful among utilities. Using survey data, McKinsey's Jörg Doege, Sven Heiligtag and Peter De Wit suggest guidelines for creating successful trading and…
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JDA analysis: Moody’s fights back
Moody's senior execs Ray McDaniel and Brian Clarkson speak out about the JDA debacle
Lukewarm reception for Eurex credit futures
Eurex admits that trading volumes have been "disappointing" since the March 27 launch of the new contract, but denies that the product is illiquid
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