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Volatility products hit by negative roll yield
Some volatility products aimed at investors have performed poorly so far this year – more so than the movement in volatility indexes would imply. The cost of rolling into new index futures contracts...
Barclays Capital has launched an equity inflation index designed to maintain investors' purchasing power by utilising BarCap's research to identify stocks from industry sectors that have, on average, provided...
With uncertainty in financial markets seemingly at an all-time high this year, structures highly correlated to the Vix volatility index have found favour with retail and institutional investors alike....
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Hong Kong’s iBonds a precursor to inflation-linked structures
Hong Kong’s financial secretary, John Tsang, unveiled in February plans to issue HK$5 billion–10 billion ($642 million–1.3 billion) of inflation-linked bonds, or iBonds. Inflation bonds offer inflation-adjusted returns and are attractive to parties...
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Russell Investments has launched 18 indexes that capture 98% of the investable universe and aim to tap the increasingly broad range of investors' interests. The Russell Global 1-2-3 index series features the Russell Global 1000 and 2000 indexes, as well...
Asian investors love liquidity but drawn to risk, says BarCap survey
Growing interest in ETFs and a strong preference for liquidity indicate the return of risk appetite in Asia, with equity remaining the antidote of choice to hedge against inflation fears
StormHarbour hires senior execs for Asia business
Aaron Tan, ex-DCM head at Barclays Capital, joins as senior advisor
Barclays Capital’s Felder heading to London
Head of credit trading relocates after assuming emerging markets responsibilities
Leveraged and short ETF momentum builds in Asia
Leveraged and short exchange-traded funds listed in Asia are growing rapidly, especially in markets such as South Korea. However, regulatory warnings from regional centres about suitability and disclosure could restrict the flow of new listings in the...
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