Daiwa Securities
Daiwa Securities SMBC launches managed synthetic CDO
Tokyo-based Daiwa Securities SMBC has launched its first managed synthetic collateralised debt obligation (CDO). The deal is worth ¥5.4 billion and is referenced to a portfolio of 100 Japanese credits.
Merrill Lynch snags two from SG in Asia
Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) has snatched two derivatives specialists from SG Securities Global Equities, in a move to strengthen its position in the region's equity derivatives markets, according to the bank.