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Boillereau takes over cash FX at HSBC as Brown departs
Frederic Boillereau, global head of foreign exchange and metals at HSBC in London has added cash FX to his responsibilities. Andrew Brown, global head of FX and a nine-year veteran of the bank, has left the bank. Boillereau's new role will bring together…
US Wrap: Natixis and Goldman opt for external credit
Half the notes launched in the US market yesterday were underwritten by credit agencies, as counterparty risk concerns continue to stalk the market. Goldman Sachs opted for Swedish Export Credit Corp as the issuer for two accelerated growth structures,…
Islamic exchange traded gold tracker launched in Dubai
Dubai Gold Securities, a limited liability partnership formed in January 2009 between the Dubai Multi Commodity Centre Authority and Dubai Commodity Asset Management, has launched the sharia-compliant gold security, an exchange traded commodity security…
CDS: No let up for US banks as widening continues
Credit default swap 5-year mid-levels for structured products issuers (Tuesday March 3)
Casam lists 11 new ETFs as issuance accelerates
Credit Agricole Structured Asset Management (Casam) has listed 11 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) covering different sectors in Europe, Eastern Europe, broad European equity exposure and two Asian markets.
SG offers yen warrants to UK retail investors
Société Générale has listed 10 new FX-linked covered warrants on the London Stock Exchange. The warrants fluctuate in value according to the exchange rate between either the Japanese yen against sterling, or against the US dollar.
Barclays Wealth rolls out another Defined Returns Plan series
Barclays Wealth has launched a new defined returns plan series, backed by Barclays Bank. DRP Capital Protection offers the benefit of full capital protection in three forms: a three-year at 12%, a four-year at 22%, and a five-year at 32%. The return at…
CDS: Bank of America widens by more than 5%, other US banks stable
Credit default swap 5-year mid-levels for structured products issuers (Friday February 27)
CDS: US banks gap out, led by Citi
Credit default swap 5-year mid-levels for structured products issuers (Monday March 2)
CBA offers exposure to Australian equities
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has launched its Capital Series Australia II product, which is designed to provide exposure to listed Australian shares.
US Wrap: Reverse convertibles hold sway as underlying scope widens
Reverse convertibles dominated US issuance on Friday, as did Barclays Bank, which issued 13 of the notes. Alongside the usual smattering of energy companies, two gold producers were included - a different perspective from investing in the precious metal…
Barcap offers new accounts for offshore bond series
Barclays Capital has launched two new structured deposit accounts for its offshore bond series: the three-year guaranteed digital and the five-year guaranteed FTSE 100 deposit accounts. The accounts are designed exclusively for use within offshore bonds…
Seismic changes hit fund derivatives
Participants in the European structured products industry face an unprecedented challenge in managing counterparty risk. One of the beneficiaries of the crisis of confidence will be the structured funds industry. At the same time liquidity shortages and…
Quant comes back fighting in 2009: quantitative strategies
Quantitative funds have had a mixed reception. Some have managed to navigate the volatile markets; others have fared less well. Investors, however, are still cautious when it comes to putting money into what many see as complicated and risky ventures…
Flight to quality defines Luxembourg regime
Luxembourg is the second largest fund centre in the world after the US. Its open-minded regulator, fund-friendly legislation and regulation and developed cross-border distribution makes it a leader in Europe. Jamie Wynn-Williams reports
Quandary over future fees
Should hedge funds and funds of hedge funds reassess fee structures and move towards a different model?
Technology drives fund administration
Hedge fund administration is fast becoming an information technology business. In order to meet industry demands for greater transparency and more frequent reporting, fund administrators are revisiting their operational platforms and investing in…
Hybrid appetite rapacious: hybrid private equity
With market turmoil at a high, the hybrid private equity hedge fund might see a resurgence as managers seek opportunities. The latest trends and appetite for this type of fund are explored by Stephen Quigley
Energy fortunes tied to global economy
After one of the worst years ever, funds in the energy sector are fewer and leaner. However, there is still value and good returns to be made if managers know where to look and have the right trading skills. Hedge Funds Review talks to managers about the…
Time for Darwinian evolution
Hedge funds are at a critical stage in their evolutionary development. If they do not now step up and take control of their destiny, they may find external forces drive them to at worst, extinction, or at best, a very different structure to what they are…
Sentiment shifts on securities lending
The securities lending business was thrust into the limelight when regulators around the world moved to ban the short sale of banking stocks in 2008. The bans have had some unexpected repercussions.
Psychology meets economic theory: profile of Colin McLean, SVM
Behavioural finance forms the best part of Colin McLean's approach to hedge fund management. His passion for this unusual perspective of the finance sector has set him apart from fellow hedge funds in more ways than one. Margie Lindsay talks to McLean…
Hedge funds face hurdles to reach investors in Nordic region
While there is some acceptance of hedge funds by investors in the Nordic region, funds face considerable obstacles in marketing to high net worth individuals as well as institutions. A tendency by governments to 'protect' investors has hindered…
Brave new world for hedge funds
Hedge funds review standard offerin terms