Energy as Coupon

Chidem Kurdas

Despite controversies over new pipelines and fracking, energy infrastructure is

Shipping Races Against Time

Global slowdown is another blow to  shipping, still suffering from the downturn caused by the Great Recession. On the other hand, investors are attracted by low prices and see opportunities in the industry’s expected consolidation. Some hedge funds look to get into deals while others seek distressed assets.

Analysts discussed the prospects at a Capital Link Forum

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Margin Focus in OTC Default Risk

Chidem Kurdas

When Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, LCH.Clearnet took over huge derivatives  positions from the bankrupt bank. The clearing house successfully managed this and four other defaults, says Isabella Kurek-Smith, director and head of energy and freight markets at LCH.Clearnet. The experience demonstrated how important it is to require adequate initial margin—though some derivatives traders complain