Cutting back on hedges

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The Asian economic crisis has adversely affected the Australian fund management sector. Many Australian fund managers are reducing their exposure to Asian investments, selling off their Asian securities after the countries of domicile began to devalue their currencies; still other funds have turned to hedges. There is a widespread movement towards cashing out among the Australian fund management sector.

Investment Offices, Mutual Fund Mgmt Companies, Portfolio Management, Australia, Investment companies, Mutual funds

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Turning risk into opportunity: risk management technology for capital markets

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Asian firms are looking harder at how they manage their risk, as a result of the financial turmoil created since Japan's scandals. Risk management tools have helped companies find opportunities in risky situations. Collecting the right data and analyzing it are two important elements in managing risk. Infinity Financial Technology makes risk management software for California trading firms.

Software, Risk management, Capital market, Capital markets

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Fuel supply in independent power projects

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The independent power business in Asia is growing and, along with this trend, power companies are moving away from fuel supply purchasing arrangements with state utilities that traditionally take on all the risk. Financiers that have taken on the risk that utilities use to handle are particularly concerned about the risks involved in coal-fired power projects.

Electric Power Generating, Electric Power Generation, Electric services, Energy industries, Energy industry

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