Structured products
S&P gauges Gulf
Index provider Standard and Poor’s has launched the S&P GCC 40 index, which is designed to provide exposure to 40 of the largest and most liquid companies on the primary exchanges in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The…
Nasdaq OMX offers wind energy
Index provider Nasdaq OMX and research firm Clean Edge have launched the Nasdaq OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy index, which is designed to provide exposure to companies that are primarily manufacturers, developers, distributors, installers and users…
GFI introduces Nymex CAPP
Inter-dealer broker GFI has introduced a Nymex look-alike Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal contract that can be cleared via Nymex Clearport.
Barclays Capital launches US power index
Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC, has launched the first US national benchmark index for power prices.
Absolute Alpha Fund PCC Diversified: Financial Risk Management
2008 European Fund of Hedge Fund Awards - Best long-term achievement in diversified fund of hedge funds (over 10 years): Highly commended
Convertible arbitrage falls out of favour as market confidence falters
Convertible arbitrage
Special situations strategy benefits from volatile economic conditions
Special Situations
Eighth European Performance Awards 2008
European Performance Awards 2008
CS indicative market data
Data by Credit Suisse
Nordic exploration
An examination of market trends, index innovation and the expanding interest in emerging markets featured in the Structured Products Nordics Conference 2008. Mifid also marked the agenda, with discussions on interpreting and implementing the regulations…
Editor's letter
Editorial
Climbing the mountain
Canada's structured products market has suffered serious setbacks such as allegations of misleading marketing and a rival product explosion to name but two. But tighter regulation and a raft of new thematic structures made speakers at the 2008 Structured…
Capital foundations
The overriding characteristic of today's structured products space in France is risk aversion, but that is not stifling innovation in a market where issuance volumes continue to rise. Regulatory compliance may instead prove to be 2008's main obstacle…