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Credit default swap
Global economic growth to remain slow in 2012 while Asia experiences comparatively high growth
This year will be another tough year for global economies. Asia is likely to experience comparatively good growth, says Crédit Agricole. The US is likely to avoid recession with growth less than 2%.
Hedge Funds Review | 18 Jan 2012
Greek debt worst performer in Q4 2011; EU sovereigns take battering as crisis worsens
Greek, Slovenian and Egyptian sovereign credit default swaps (CDS) spreads widened the most in Q4 2011. Sweden and Slovakia had a bad fourth quarter as markets assessed impact of the eurozone crisis.
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
Order management systems come into focus as on-exchange OTC derivatives clearing nears
Software for hedge funds has become a multi-billion dollar business. The complexity of trading markets coupled with the increasing speed of transactions present challenges for technology providers.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Franco-German fiscal deal prompts falls in eurozone CDS spreads
Risk perceptions in the eurozone fell as France and Germany agreed treaty plans that will sanction fiscally irresponsible member states. S&P puts AAA euro members on credit watch.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011
CVA desks to continue buying sovereign CDSs even if payout is uncertain
Even if credit default swap contracts are not triggered in the Greek debt restructuring, Basel III's credit value adjustment charge will ensure the sovereign CDS market will continue
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Nov 2011
OTC derivatives clearing throw up questions for future of some hedge fund strategies
Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives contracts by 2012 is having a mixed impact on hedge fund strategies. Main worries concern costs and the possible difficulty in maintaining viable strategies.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Controversial EU ban on naked CDS shorting is ill-judged, say experts
A European Union rule banning naked CDS trading is misguided and "another instance of the authorities blaming the wrong people and imposing the wrong policies", says Cass Business School's Ian Marsh.
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Oct 2011
Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities
Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011
LCH.Clearnet is to expand credit default swap service
Clearing house looks to extend its Paris-based CDS offering, rebranding it CDSClear to sit alongside SwapClear and the forthcoming ForexClear
Hedge Funds Review | 24 Aug 2011
Regulatory debate continues on merits of short selling in turbulent markets
Regulators continue to disagree on rules to curtail short selling. Empirical evidence suggests constraining short sales significantly reduces market quality and can have unintended consequences.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
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