The outlook for 2013: Regulation and rates rule

As another year ends, leading structured products professionals offer their predictions for the coming 12 months in our annual outlook. Not surprisingly, regulation and low interest rates are key concerns, but opinions differ about which asset classes and underlyings will come out on top in 2013

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What is the biggest challenge facing the structured products industry in 2013?

Anna Pinedo, partner at Morrison & Foerster in New York: The biggest challenges remain the lack of awareness regarding structured products and regulatory developments. In the US, more needs to be done to promote a clearer understanding of the products. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, many people still express reservations about any financial product that entails structuring or financial engineering.

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