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German trade body publishes CDS to increase transparency
Deutscher Derivate Verband (DDV), the German derivative association, today began publishing credit spreads of certificate issuers in Germany on its website, alongside standard credit ratings. The DDV will now publish five-year credit default swaps (CDS)…
SSVP names new vice president as membership extended to buy-side
The Swiss Structured Products Association (SSVP) has named a new vice president following the retirement of the previous VP. Professor Dr. Paolo Vanini, who is a physicist, was elected to the role to replace Peter Scot at the association’s annual general…
HK SFC tells issuers to review risk disclosure and product descriptions
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular which requires all issuers of retail investment products to review whether risk disclosure and product descriptions are adequate. The circular was issued in response to…
Bloxham offers financials with Irish government guarantee
Bloxham Asset Management, an independent investment services firm, has launched a new deposit product for Irish investors which exposes them to potential financial stock recovery. The product launch comes as the Irish government announced on Tuesday that…
Investec recruits two and bolsters European Wealth Management
Investec Private Bank has appointed Jennifer Macintyre and Catherine Kirchmann as senior investment practitioners, reinforcing the bank’s European Wealth Management team. Macintyre and Kirchmann, based in London, will develop the wealth management…
Investec unveils fourth series
Investec Structured Products has launched its fourth series of plans comprising products within its accumulation, investment and income categories.
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By Hilary Till, research associate, EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre, and principal, Premia Capital Management
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