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ETCs go multi-currency on the London Stock Exchange
ETF Securities has launched multi-currency versions of its most popular exchange traded commodities (ETCs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The launch will give UK investors the chance to buy shares in the selected ETCs in UK sterling as well as US…
NDF unveils potential 96% return structured product
NDF Administration has launched the Growth Kick Out plan October 07 which offers up to 96% return in six years. The autocallable product is linked to the FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 indexes and offers five opportunities for early redemption.
Macquarie consortium buys US utility
A consortium of infrastructure investors led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP) has purchased utility company Puget Energy, based in Washington State.
Earnings grow 14% for energy risk professionals
Energy risk management professionals enjoyed an average 14% rise in pay during 2006, according to a survey conducted by Risk Talent Associates, a risk management executive search firm.
Master conduit trio joined by Wachovia
Wachovia has joined Bank of America, Citi and JP Morgan in a plan aimed at restoring calm to the troubled structured investment vehicle (SIV) sector.
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BNP and Grosvenor close first Italian property derivatives deal
BNP Paribas has closed the first Italian property derivatives deal with the UK property company Grosvenor.
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RBS to take Cheyne SIV
Royal Bank of Scotland has won exclusive rights to restructure Cheyne Finance - a structured investment vehicle (SIV) managed by Cheyne Capital Management, the London-based hedge fund and collateralised debt obligation (CDO) manager.
NDF offers up to 85% of FTSE 100 increase
NDF administration has launched a new growth plan offering up to an 85% return linked to rises in the FTSE 100. The product is to be marketed at investors who want a clear risk profile following the summer credit crunch.
FTSE to calculate environmental index
Index provider FTSE and specialist environmental investment manager Impax Asset Management (Impax) have agreed a deal to further develop the Impax Environmental Technology (ET50) Index.
JWG-IT highlights Mifid record-keeping risks
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IKB concealed subprime risk from board, auditor says
Management at troubled German bank IKB did not disclose the bank's €1.6 billion exposure to US subprime loans to the IKB board, says a special report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mizuho launches alternative investment group
Mizuho International, the London-based international securities arm of Mizuho Financial Group, has launched a new alternative investment group (AIG).
Barclays unveils new series to meet heavy investor demand
Barclays has launched a further series of protected investments after investor demand forced the previous series to close a fortnight early. The latest products include investments between three and six years linked to the FTSE 100.