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EU to examine commodity derivatives/physical market link
Following sustained calls from EU members to curb commodity derivative markets, the EU will research the link between derivative and physical markets
Irish credit rating downgraded while CDS spreads fall across eurozone
Meanwhile, Egyptian spreads narrow despite ongoing political turmoil
EM corporates offer good value, says Amundi head
Amundi Asset Management says emerging market bond spreads remain wide on a relative basis.
Oil to reach over $150/bbl in 12-18 months
A prominent hedge fund manager says oil price will break through historic highs within the next 12-18 months
FSA's tough stance opens door to investment bans
UK FSA jumps on the ban-wagon
Volatility has become affordable again, says Deutsche Bank
Volatility has become affordable again, says Deutsche Bank
UBS makes mergers and acquisitions investible
UBS makes mergers and acquisitions investible
Dealers argue position limits for cash-settled contracts 'dangerous'
Cash contracts have “no impact on supply and demand”
Accounting change prompts rethink of US leverage ratios
Proposal for convergence on derivatives netting could force an adjustment of US bank leverage ratios, says regulator
KfW now using two-way CSAs, dealers claim
Several sovereigns, supranationals and agencies are considering following Portugal’s lead and posting collateral to derivatives counterparties, say dealers
S&P launches social responsibility index for Middle East and North Africa
S&P launches social responsibility index for Middle East and North Africa
Nordic market boosted by NDX and Citi debuts
Sweden and Finland see new entrants to the warrants and certificates market.
UK investors eye capital protection as rates rise and volatility falls
Commodities, emerging markets, capital protection, income and inflation are the buzzwords surrounding UK structured product launches this year as 2011 starts with a bang.
Rising US rates are boosting the structured products market
Falling interest rates hit structured products hard last year, and as they start to rise they are providing a much-needed boost to the market, says a US distributor.
CNOOC and Chesapeake announce second shale deal
Chinese E&P company CNOOC has announced a $1.3 billion deal to purchase a 33.3% stake in some of US producer Chesapeake's shale assets
EUA theft could severely damage carbon market, say analysts
EUA theft damage should only be ‘reputational’
Isabelle Bourcier takes charge of ETF development at Ossiam
Isabelle Bourcier has joined asset management firm Ossiam in Paris as part of its plans to start listing exchange-traded funds in the second quarter of this year.
New Source ETF tracks investment ideas from top European brokers
New Source ETF tracks investment ideas from top European brokers
High cost of longevity derisking sees ABP consider alternative hedges
Europe’s largest pension fund is priced out of longevity securities market but looks to investments linked to the elderly as longevity hedge
Market for exchange-traded products forecast to top $2 trillion next year
Blackrock predicts that by the end of 2012, ETFs alone will have reached $2 trillion in assets under management as more investors embrace the funds and more exposures become available.
Equity markets in constant state of extreme event expectation, says expert
Models of US and UK equity markets show players expect fresh outbreak of crisis
Greek CDSs plummet on loan extension rumours
Meanwhile Egypt’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s to Ba2.
Barclays plans to include CoCos in senior execs’ bonuses
Barclays plans to include CoCos in senior execs’ bonuses
Charles Schwab companies pay $118 million to settle SEC charges, case against execs continues
Charles Schwab in $118m SEC settlement