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New heads of global listed derivatives for Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley has appointed Clark Hutchison and Bill Templer global co-heads of listed derivatives.
Pang and Park start at Credit Suisse
One of the worst kept secrets in the Asian structured products market was revealed to the public earlier today, when Credit Suisse confirmed the appointment of Ken Pang and Min Park as co-heads of equity derivatives and convertibles, Asia-Pacific. Pang…
US climate legislation not vital for Copenhagen talks, says Obama advisor
An advisor to President Barack Obama and director of the New America Foundation's Climate Policy Program, Terry Tamminen, has said international progress on climate change does not depend on the US passing legislation first.
Convergence on securitisation is vital, ESF told
A prominent securitisation lawyer has criticised the lack of convergence between regulatory bodies with regard to securitisation regulation.
Credit Suisse strengthens Asia-Pacific equity derivatives
Credit Suisse has appointed Min Park and Ken Pang as co-heads of equity derivatives and convertibles for the Asia-Pacific region. Both men will be based in Hong Kong and report to Osama Abbasi, head of Asia-Pacific equities.
Toxic loan PPIP purchases postponed, feared dead
The purchase of distressed whole loans using taxpayer funds under the US Treasury's Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP) has been postponed, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced, raising speculation that the scheme might be…
Berkovitz named CFTC general counsel
Dan Berkovitz has taken over the role of general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at the request of Gary Gensler, the regulator's recently appointed chairman.
Daniel Yergin
Dr Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Prize and chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), discusses changes in the energy markets over the past 15 years with Pauline McCallion
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Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Industry prepares for OTC regulation debate
The US Government has initiated what is set to be a lengthy and complex debate over proposals for the regulation of over-the-counter derivatives, finds Pauline McCallion
Steel industry looks to iron ore swaps
Steel producers remain sceptical of the benefits of hedging with futures contracts. Now interest in iron-ore derivatives could offer another way for steel players to hedge risk, finds Katie Holliday
Credit Suisse hires investment banking head for Americas
James Walker has joined Credit Suisse as head of investment banking operations for the Americas and head of global over-the-counter operations.
CIBC appoints new global head of structuring
Canadian bank CIBC has appointed Bill Bamber as global head of structuring. He will be responsible for the bank's multi-asset structuring group.
Powell departs Arc Capital
Chris Powell has departed Arc Capital and Income (ACI), the UK structured products distributor, where he was managing director. Powell has left the company with immediate effect to pursue other avenues in financial services, says ACI. His replacement has…