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JP Morgan unveils new ETF series
JP Morgan has launched a new series of exchange traded funds (ETFs) comprising four ETFs which provide exposure to the performance of European fixed income bonds. The ETFs track the sub-indexes of JP Morgan’s European Monetary Union Government Bond Index…
ABN Amro rolls out another sharia investment in Middle East
ABN Amro has launched the Islamic Basic Resources and Energy Basket Yield Discovery Certificate for investors in the Middle East, a sharia-compliant product, which is designed to provide exposure to the energy and basic resources sectors.
Deutsche appoints Hinsley for Latin America
Deutsche Bank has appointed David Hinsley to head up its structured products business in Latin America. Hinsley was also named co-head of Latin American capital markets and institutional sales, alongside fellow co-head Marcelo Blanco, who has been named…
Market abuse crackdown
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OFT wins first round of unfair bank charges case
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UBS launches tradable investment benchmark for freight derivatives
UBS Investment Bank has launched the UBS Blue Sea Index, a tradable benchmark for global investments in the freight derivatives market, constructed using liquid, actively traded dry-bulk Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs). “The UBS Blue Sea Index opens up…
Bürki reappointed chairman of Stoxx
Werner Bürki has been re-elected chairman of the supervisory board of Stoxx. He has been a member of the board since December 2002. Bürki has been a member of the management committee of the SWX Swiss Exchange since July 2002 and chief executive officer…
Commerz launches its first structured product for UK market
Commerzbank Corporates & Markets (CBCM) has launched its first structured product targeted at the UK market. The UK Premia Fund is a Ucits III compliant fund linked to the Commerzbank Rolling Reverse Convertible Strategy index UK (Cobarc UK). The index…
Invesco PowerShares unveils first active equity ETFs
Invesco PowerShares has launched the first three actively managed equity exchnage traded funds (ETFs), as well as an actively managed fixed-income ETF, on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca.
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HVB launches express bonus structured fund
HVB has launched a new structured fund with an express bonus feature. The fund, which has an indefinite term, features a kick-out linked to the Eurostoxx 50 index with an investment roll over.
StanChart nabs Lehman talent for new structured products team
Standard Chartered Bank is strengthening its structured products capability with the creation of a new team. As part of the move, Lehman Brothers’ Remy Klammers has been appointed global head of fixed income trading, a new position which will amalgamate…
Yinyang fund for retail investors in France
BNP Paribas has launched a new collective investment fund (fonds commun des placement) for retail investors in France, called YinYang. The capital guaranteed fund has a life of three years and is linked to two thematic share baskets.
Lyxor launches four new ETFs with exposure to Asia and Eastern Europe
Lyxor Asset Management, the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) arm of Société Générale, has launched four new ETFs offering access to South Korea, Hong Kong, Turkey and Eastern Europe, through shares traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Teahan assumes role of Fund Manager in Schroder reshuffle
John Teahan has taken over as the Fund Manager for Schroder Income Maximiser and Schroder UK Income Defensive Funds, following the departure of Richard Lloyd who has left to pursue outside activities. The Structured Investments team, based in London, has…
Basel Committee aims to improve banking resilience
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EC consults on capital requirements changes
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MSCI offers volatility
MSCI Barra has launched the MSCI Global Minimum Volatility indexes designed to reflect a minimum-variance or managed volatility equity strategy that focuses on absolute return and volatility.
Lehman launches Enhanced Emerging Markets Plan
Lehman Brothers has launched the capital protected Enhanced Emerging Markets Plan, which provides exposure to the growth of the Brazil, Russia, India and China economies (Bric). The plan offers a choice of either 110% rise in the S&P Bric 40 index after…
Is the AMA procyclical?
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FTSE and BME launch responsible investment index
Spanish stock exchange Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) and FTSE have launched the FTSE4Good Ibex, a responsible investment index comprising companies listed on the BME that demonstrate good practice in corporate social responsibility. The index is…
Blue Sky unveils third Protected Income Plan
Blue Sky Asset Management (BSAM) investment boutique has launched a third tranche of its six-year Protected Income Plan (PIP), which offers a fixed 10% income per year and 100% capital protection. The PIP III plan is linked to a portfolio of five UK…
Paladyne and Numerix partner
Pricing and risk analytics provider Numerix and alternative investment technology vendor Paladyne Systems have agreed to integrate Numerix trading, pricing and analytical toolset within Paladyne’s hedge fund platform. The move is designed to allow…