CFOs will have to re-evaluate their hedge accounting strategies to mitigate a new wave of exposure challenges caused by volatile energy and equity markets. This white paper reviews forthcoming changes to the current system of hedge accounting. VIEW SUMMARY

Litigation that has been generated from LIBOR manipulation has seen a large number of interest rate swap (IRS) mis-selling claimants amend their pleas. This white paper reviews such cases and their outcomes. VIEW SUMMARY

Under consideration in this white paper is the redress scheme announced by the FSA in relation to interest rate hedging products, including who can claim redress as a ‘non-sophisticated’ customer. VIEW SUMMARY

An investigation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has determined that 90% of interest rate hedging products such as swaps did not comply with regulatory requirements. This white paper reviews the Green & Rowley v RBS judgment and how it will impact financial institutions in the future. VIEW SUMMARY

This research was produced as part of "The Benefits of Volatility Derivatives in Equity Portfolio Management" strategic research project at EDHEC-Risk Institute, in partnership with Eurex. VIEW SUMMARY

Increased fear of counterparty default is pushing many institutions to seek reliable clearing solutions. Now, for the first time, the US buy-side can access LCH.Clearnet’s SwapClear via a futures commission merchant model. Floyd Converse, head of SwapClear US sales and marketing, explains the VIEW SUMMARY

Regional markets are changing faster than ever, and investors outside the region are looking to repatriate funds amid growing inflation concerns and profit taking. VIEW SUMMARY

As an inherently volatile industry, shipping is characterised by a high risk-high return profile, making its rates and prices difficult to forecast, and as a consequence business projects less accurately budgeted. The identification and management of any such business risks is imperative. VIEW SUMMARY

Standard Chartered delivered an impressive set of results for 2009 even as its competitors across the world continued to suffer the fallout of the financial crisis. Group head of financial markets, Lenny Feder, talks about the successes of the year and the outlook for the UK bank. VIEW SUMMARY

Santander is the largest financial franchise in Latin America, but that does not prevent it from acting with agility and foresight. VIEW SUMMARY