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BOCI launches CLNs for retail investors in Hong Kong
Bank of China International (BOCI) has launched its first credit-linked investment product for Hong Kong’s retail investors.
US sets trend for high bonuses
Global commercial banks are expected to award bumper bonuses in the next three months, following a pattern set by the US investment banks in December, reports Risknews ' sister publication FX Week .
Fimat launches volatility fund index
Fimat Group, the brokerage arm of SG, has launched the Fimat Volatility Arbitrage Median (FVAM) to represent the performance of various funds following volatility arbitrage strategies, reports Risknews ' sister publication FX Week .
Taiwan launches government bond futures market
Taiwan has launched its government bond futures (GBF) market with the listing of 10-year government bond futures on the Taiwan Futures Exchange (Taifex) and the opening of the Bond Lending Centre of GreTai Securities Market, a non-profit organisation.
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US passes new law to combat identity theft
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EU pushing to implement corporate governance plan
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