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Longevity derivatives: an idea whose time has come?

05 February 2010

Every year, people live longer. That may sound nice, but it’s a big problem for the financial industry, especially pensions providers. Firms would love to be able to trade and hedge longevity risk, but there have been few practical solutions – until now. More »
Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

01 February 2010

Intense work is going on towards a new edition of the ISDA standard definitions for OTC equity derivatives. Sapient's Nick Fry and Ed Osbaldestin urge the market to do better than the last time. More »
RJO continues international expansion with Winnipeg office

08 February 2010

RJ O’Brien, the largest independent futures broker in the US, has won regulatory permission to launch its first subsidiary in Canada. More »
ETF derivatives: any risk you like in a bitesize chunk

18 December 2009

The convenience of use that has made ETFs such a hit with retail investors is also making their derivatives attractive, to investors both large and small. Elise Coroneos reports. More »
Flash trading debate shows virtues of options market

18 December 2009

Regulatory debates are often so filled with misleading hype and special pleading that one despairs of any truth being found. The controversy over flash trading of options is a refreshing exception. More »
Middle Eastern markets face a long journey, but are accelerating

18 December 2009

Derivative markets in the Middle East remain small by global standards. Yet the most successful products are growing strongly. And, as Hugo Cox reports, this is just the beginning. More »
Clear away the fog around OTC

18 December 2009

As rival bills to clean up over the counter derivatives worm their way through Congress, the debate has become clogged by vague claims. Philip McBride Johnson cuts through the blather to get to the reality. More »
Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

31 December 2009 | This article has 1 comment

The financial turmoil of the past year has focused the attention of the derivatives markets on counterparty risk, but what about the risk of fraud? Siân Williams asks whether the downturn has led to a financial crime wave. More »

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Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

01 February 2010

Intense work is going on towards a new edition of the ISDA standard definitions for OTC equity derivatives. Sapient's Nick Fry and Ed Osbaldestin urge the market to do better than the last time.
Clear away the fog around OTC

18 December 2009

As rival bills to clean up over the counter derivatives worm their way through Congress, the debate has become clogged by vague claims. Philip McBride Johnson cuts through the blather to get to the reality.

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Longevity derivatives: an idea whose time has come?

05 February 2010

Every year, people live longer. That may sound nice, but it’s a big problem for the financial industry, especially pensions providers. Firms would love to be able to trade and hedge longevity risk, but there have been few practical solutions – until now.
Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

31 December 2009

The financial turmoil of the past year has focused the attention of the derivatives markets on counterparty risk, but what about the risk of fraud? Siân Williams asks whether the downturn has led to a financial crime wave.

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FOW Awards for Innovation Part 2: banks, brokers and IT firms

18 December 2009

The final stage of FOW's Awards for Innovation 2009 comprises two global awards: one for banks, brokers and FCMs; and one for IT and software companies.
FOW reveals Awards for Innovation 2009

06 November 2009

FOW can reveal the first part of the results of its Awards for Innovation 2009: the Awards for Exchanges, Clearing Houses and Law Firms. The Awards for Banks, Brokers and FCMs and for IT and Software Companies will be declared in December.

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Longevity derivatives: an idea whose time has come?

Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

RJO continues international expansion with Winnipeg office

ETF derivatives: any risk you like in a bitesize chunk

Flash trading debate shows virtues of options market

Middle Eastern markets face a long journey, but are accelerating

Clear away the fog around OTC

Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

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Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

Clear away the fog around OTC

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Longevity derivatives: an idea whose time has come?

Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

Awards

FOW Awards for Innovation Part 2: banks, brokers and IT firms

FOW reveals Awards for Innovation 2009

Featured products

Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

FOW Awards for Innovation Part 2: banks, brokers and IT firms

Clear away the fog around OTC

FOW visits… Paris, home of quants and close relationships

Flash trading debate shows virtues of options market

Has the crisis made derivatives fraud worse?

Seize this chance to standardise OTC equity derivatives

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