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Meteor launches new protected commodities plan

UK-based distributor Meteor has launched a new protected commodities plan with two participation rates according to the level of capital risk. The Galaxy Protected Investment Plan 4 is linked to a basket of eight equally weighted hard and soft…

Stanchart adopts Sophis Risque

Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) has implemented Sophis’ Risque, a cross-asset risk management software which offers full front-to-back office capabilities, incorporating straight-through processing (STP) for over-the-counter structured products.

Dow Jones feeling Olympic

Dow Jones Indexes has launched the Dow Jones 2008 Summer Games Index which is designed to track the performance of companies that are official partners, sponsors and suppliers of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

NDFA doubles options with new kick-out plan

NDF Administration has launched a new dual option structured product. The Twin Option Kick Out December ’07 offers investors a choice between linking to the FTSE 100 alone or adding the Nikkei 225 index for potentially higher returns.

Barclays launches global carbon index

Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of Barclays Bank, has launched the Barclays Capital Global Carbon Index (BGCI) which tracks the performance of the carbon credits associated with major global greenhouse gas emissions trading schemes.

HSBC offers Saudi exposure to offshore investors

HSBC Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets has launched a new Saudi Equity Index. The index is designed to be a benchmark for the Saudi equity market, and will include 36 liquid stocks. The stocks included will cover a wide range of Saudi economic…

The tide is high

Soaring dry freight prices due to the booming trade in global commoditieshave encouraged a wealth of new participants into the freight market. Buthow long can the party last? Oliver Holtaway investigates

Dysfunctional market

US natural gas for less than $1.00 is a sign of dysfunctional markets saysDaven Voorhies of Logical Information Machines

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