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ETF inflows take global ETP assets to $2.13 trillion
ETP assets up 9.1% in April; Gold ETFs disappoint; iShares launches new corporate bond ETF; Lyxor lists three funds on NYSE Euronext; Fines launches first local Russia ETF
John Paulson gets back to his roots as an event driven investor and finds profits in mergers and restructurings in the first quarter while his big bet on gold as a hedge against inflation fails to win...
The crash in the gold price in mid-April had dramatic effects on gold ETFs, but some providers say investors' allocations are holding firm
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Covered calls and coupon-based structures helping to maintain momentum...
As the rapid rise in the gold price has eased, structured product creators are launching covered call and coupon-paying structures to revive returns for investors. But arguments over Ucits compliance are stalling widespread use of these more complex investments....
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2013 – metals
In a torrid year for metals traders, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking retained first place in base metals, with UBS again leading the way in precious metals. By Tom Newton
ETF roundup: ETPs notched up record inflows last year, says Blackrock
Exchange-traded products attracted $263bn in 2012; Finra sets out new priorities; Credit Suisse admits swap-based funds no longer tax efficient; Lyxor launches gold ETF
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Alior Bank: Battling high deposit rates in Poland
With a mainly domestic client base spanning retail, corporate and private banking, Poland’s Alior Bank has to compete with high interest deposit accounts through constant innovation in underlyings and payouts. Hannah Collins talks to Alior’s Joanna...
Best in India: ICICI Bank
Despite continued low risk appetite in India, the country's largest private sector bank, ICICI Bank, has managed to structure products that have appealed to investors, with one client complimenting the bank's range of products, as well as its competitive...
Commodities see biggest falls since Lehman Brothers collapse
Global commodity markets could be signalling a severe downturn as indexes tracking the sector show the sharpest falls since late 2008
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