Structured products
A focus on funds
The Italian structured products market is shrinking in the global financial crisis, while exchange-traded funds race ahead. Traditional methods of guaranteeing structured products were brought into question at the Structured Products Milan conference,…
Income and inflation cover
Investec is offering a five-year income product linked to the FTSE 100 with coupons linked to inflation. Capital is not protected at maturity if the 50% barrier is breached at any time during the life of the product
Swiss sophistication
Swiss investors have been stung by losses stemming from typical worst-of structures, while the aftermath of the credit crunch is eroding confidence even further. But New Private Bank is restoring some faith with original structures and a safe approach to…
Follow the bear
Merrill Lynch has launched an 18-month bear market review note linked to the Dow Jones US Real Estate Index offering a premium of 14.8% and a potential early return as well as a known underlying
Hoax hedges
Currency derivatives
Too hot to handle?
Special Report - Hedge funds
Taiwan clamps down on overseas investment
Markets watchdog concerned about exposure to US government agencies
Riding out the turmoil
Special Report - Volatility
Mastering mismatches
Insurance
South Korea moves to shore up fragile banking sector
Government drive to guarantee $100bn of bank debt and $30bn swap facility set up
A brave new world
Structured Products Asia 2008