Global/Emerging Markets

• Warnings About Splits in Global Derivatives Rules

  By Silla Brush, Bloomberg  |  May 21, 2013

  Heads of largest U.S. derivatives exchanges voice concerns about inconsistencies between regulatory regimes and proposed fees on the industry.

• U.S. Bonds Offering Relatively Good Value

  By Cordell Eddings, Bloomberg  |  May 20, 2013

  Yields considerably higher for U.S. government bonds than for U.K. gilts, and Treasuries are cheapest in 23 years vs. German bunds.

• FATCA's Impact on Finance

  By Treasury & Risk Staff  |  May 17, 2013

  When FATCA takes effect early next year, some private companies will face invasive disclosure processes every time they start working with a new bank.

• Political Risk Underlying Global Growth

  By Treasury & Risk Staff  |  May 15, 2013

  Interactive map supports evaluation of different nations' risk levels for terrorism and political violence.

• Shockwaves From U.S. Shale Boom Could Oust OPEC

  By Grant Smith, Bloomberg  |  May 14, 2013

  North America to provide 40% of new oil supplies, says International Energy Agency.

• Brazilian Real Rises on News of Petrobras Bond Offering

  By Blake Schmidt, Marisa Castellani, Boris Korby, & Veronica Navarro Espinosa, Bloomberg  |  May 13, 2013

  Brazil's state-run oil producer is said to be planning an $11 billion bond sale, a record for emerging markets.

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  Countdown to SEPA

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 13, 2013

  Lagging SEPA implementation leaves companies at risk of payment disruptions.

• Citigroup Cutting into Deutsche Bank FX Market Share

  By Lucy Meakin, Bloomberg  |  May 9, 2013

  Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America make gains as Asia-Pacific grows to 26 percent of global currency-market volume.

• Dollar Rallies, Jobless Claims at Lowest Level in Five Years

  By John Detrixhe and Joseph Ciolli, Bloomberg  |  May 9, 2013

  The 'market is changing its mind regarding U.S. data'—as the dollar makes gains against euro and yen.

• Apple Avoids $9.2 Bln in Taxes with Bond Deal

  By Peter Burrows, Bloomberg  |  May 3, 2013

  Company would have paid 35% tax to repatriate overseas cash.