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UK insurers turn up leverage on structured gilt trades
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UK insurers turn up leverage on structured gilt trades
Par-par asset swaps give way to higher-leverage structures as funding costs increase
11 May 2026
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News
Markets
UBS to launch merger arb QIS
Bank partners with German asset manager First Private to screen deals using machine learning
08 May 2026
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News
Risk management
FSB warns of ‘circles of risks’ in bank risk transfer deals
Credit lines, portfolio financing and NAV facilities for private credit funds could rebound on banks
06 May 2026
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Investing
Hedge fund CIO flags risks from ‘fragile’ market structure
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05 May 2026
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Interview
Markets
Custom index TRS booms at BlackRock
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01 May 2026
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News
Markets
FX options traders lost in Iran fog
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30 Apr 2026
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News
Markets
BlackRock uses options to rewire AI bets
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28 Apr 2026
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News
Markets
Super fund FX growth threatens dealer ‘tipping point’
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28 Apr 2026
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News
Investing
Quants like Andrew Ang are making the case for AI agents
AI agents can boost human managers by analysing investments, risks and portfolio choices at scale
24 Apr 2026
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Feature
Markets
The dollar do-si-do: hedgers review FX moves
Brief return of US dollar to safe-haven status amid Iran upheaval prompts real money investors to pause hedging activity
16 Apr 2026
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Feature