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House of the year, Latin America: BBVA Bancomer
An autocallable warrant with an emerging markets index as the underlying may not sound that exciting, but it was the first of its kind in Mexico last year and was so successful that it has secured BBVA...
The growing market clout of refiners in Asia is giving the region a healthy boost in trading activity for derivatives linked to oil and other refined products. With local refining capacity set to grow,...
Economic growth has leapt ahead of Indonesian banks’ ability to assess the credit risk they are being exposed to – but with the central bank finally implementing Basel II is there a regulatory solution...
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Structured products prepare for growth in Asean region
Structured products sales in the Asean region have been modest relative to other parts of Asia but a combination of economic growth and a more relaxed regulatory climate means that providers are bullish about growth
Data shows OTC notionals shrank as clearing started in US
When a small group of firms became subject to the first US clearing mandate in March, outstanding notionals for clearing-eligible products temporarily dipped. With a larger group of firms set to start clearing in June, could it be a sign of things to...
Think locally, act locally: Anger over US plans for foreign banks
The Federal Reserve is planning a radical departure from traditional supervision by requiring the local offshoots of foreign banks to meet US capital and liquidity rules. Overseas banks are furious – and regulators are backing them publicly, amid fears...
Too much choice: The problems with Europe's plethora of segregation...
In the US, segregation of client assets is a simple matter – only one approach is allowed for over-the-counter trades. But in Europe, where there are more clearing houses, and no prescribed approach, things are messier. And it could be dealers, not...
Cross-currency flap leaves cloud over IFRS 9
Firms used to be able to throw anything they liked into the hypothetical derivative that is used to test cashflow hedge accounting, but standard-setters are embracing a purer approach. It has already caused a furore over cross-currency basis spreads,...
Standardised OTC swaps spice up futurisation fight
Last month saw the launch of a template for a new standardised interest rate swap product – an attempt to protect swap market liquidity from the threat of futurisation. The first product based on the template could be launched within weeks, but even...
Nordic insurers face up to low rates hedging challenge
The Nordic countries have introduced innovative measures to help insurers combat the low interest rates in the region. But these measures have brought their own problems for the insurance industry. Are they worth the trouble? Sarfraz Thind reports
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