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End-users believe Sefs will hurt swap market – Isda survey
Requirement to use new trading platforms will make market more costly, less liquid, end-users say
Banks split ruble forwards books on Russia sanctions fears
Traders say market for deliverable forwards has "disappeared"
IFAs unwilling to advise on structured products, says FCA
Lack of knowledge affecting sales in the UK
Cuts to securitisation capital charges too small, say experts
But European Commission proposals can stop insurers becoming forced sellers of low-risk securitisations
People: Foresti jumps from Deutsche to BAML
Michele Foresti, an 18-year Deutsche Bank veteran, is BAML's new head of fixed income for Europe
Nasdaq OMX to decide on forex clearing by mid-2014
Clearer is talking to banks about possible service
FTSE to launch CPSS-Iosco compliant fixed-income China indexes
Regulatory and price considerations key for China indexes
Majority of Emir derivatives reports cannot be matched, say repositories
DTCC is able to find the other half of a trade for around 40% of reports
Insurers urged to review data licence requirements
Negotiate with vendors now to secure best prices, say experts
Japan FSA proposes two phases for mandatory clearing
Japan expands scope of clearing regime
UK annuity reforms may squeeze insurers' appetite for illiquid assets
Allocations to infrastructure and property expected to reduce following Budget
Cap 'too high' on Solvency II credit risk adjustment
Proposed changes will fail to prevent balance sheet volatility, say experts
Upstart banks betting on expansion in commodities
Plans for increased involvement contrast with retreat of biggest firms
DTCC did not anticipate client 'avalanche', says Broderick
Repository has apologised to clients caught in Emir reporting backlog
US structured product distributors report mixed 2013
CD sales declined last year, but silver lining in notes
Fatca fatigue setting in, expert warns
Costs rising as deadline approaches
O’Malia: If OTC market has split, blame regulators
CFTC commissioner hopes arrival of European rules will ease pressure
Profile software readies market data mobile app
Athens-based technology provider Profile Software has launched a new mobile app, dubbed Plexus, which allows users to monitor real-time data and news on their iPhone and iPad devices.
Spate of UK structured products deliver gross returns of 10%-plus
Positive equity performance provides bumper fourth quarter for maturing UK autocalls
Groothaert exits UBS structured products role
UBS parts company with former LFG chief executive
Hedge funds argue against tougher rules at CFTC roundtable
Investors should be free to pick risky strategies, managers say
QIC first Australian buy-side firm to execute on a Sef
Money manager looks to access all liquidity pools
Aviva longevity swap raises questions for intermediaries
Insurer goes direct to reinsurers for £5 billion pension scheme risk transfer
US hedge fund launches continue to surge
Redemption terms tighten with most offering quarterly liquidity