Morgan Stanley
Inverted swap spreads change insurer’s and pension fund’s hedging approach
Inverted swap spreads have defied earlier predictions that they were a short-term aberration to still be a feature 18 months after their first appearance. Is this set to continue and, if so, does it pose an opportunity for pension schemes and insurers?…
Asset owners increasingly switch on to transition risk issues
Financial crisis has been a ‘brutal awakening’ for Asian asset owners, say panel members at transition management event
Market snapshot
Tim Mortimer of Future Value Consultants looks at the pricing issues for structured products in different markets and provides his trade of the month
Accelerated returns
Morgan Stanley is offering the potential of accelerated returns with an investment in a six-year FTSE 100-linked growth product. The maximum payout is 80% of the initial investment, although capital is at risk
Morgan Stanley builds Canada power and gas team
Morgan Stanley has hired 10 local traders for a new power and gas desk in Vancouver, boosting its North American gas and power business.