Strong Limits on Derivatives and Prop Trading Still Needed Says Investor Advocate
“At long last it appears that reform of the U.S. financial system is taking shape, with all eyes on the Senate Banking Committee,” said Jim Allen, CFA of CFA Institute. “We are hopeful that the outcome of the current discussions is something that will reflect the needs and interests of investors. “

The Oxford Princeton Programme Announces Return of New Highly Acclaimed Certificate Courses in Energy Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management
The Oxford Princeton Programme, the world's leading provider of energy, commodity and derivatives education and training, will follow the successful spring premiere of its Energy Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management seminars by offering a second opportunity in 2009 for professionals to attend these new bestsellers. Both courses are the first two in a three-part course series that leads to the awarding of The Programme's Certificate in Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management.

SunGard Enhances Monis XL Solution for Convertible Securities and Derivatives
SunGard has released a new version of Monis XL, its solution for pricing, analyzing and hedging convertible bonds and other equity-linked securities. Monis XL version 10.0 provides firms with enhanced front-end user functionality, analytics, extensions and asset class coverage.

OpenLink Derivatives Trading Survey Reveals 70% of Respondents Plan to Automate OTC Post-Trade Processes
Operational efficiency a major focus, followed by improved risk management and counterparty risk management

Industry Leaders Innovate The Derivatives Markets At Tradetech Derivatives 2008
In today's volatile markets, the buy-side embraces the hedging and enhanced returns that derivatives offer and is looking for technology solutions to better trade these complex products. TradeTech Derivatives is an annual conference for leading buy-side derivative traders seeking cutting-edge strategies for multi-asset derivative trading, electronic trading and automation, and a general derivatives market outlook.