Risk magazine
ABN Amro launches emerging-market-linked products in Singapore
Dutch bank ABN Amro has launched zero-strike participation certificates to allow investors in Singapore to invest in emerging markets and focused themes.
HSBC plans record-breaking SIV
HSBC has launched the largest ever structured investment vehicle (SIV) launch, with an initial portfolio of over $6 billion, called Asscher Finance.
Deutsche Bank expands integrated investment solutions team in New York
Deutsche Bank Securities has expanded the integrated investment solutions group within its global markets division, with the appointments of Phil Li as a director, and Robert Painter and Guillermo MacLean as vice-presidents.
Deutsche tests liquidity with €2.2 billion synthetic trade
Deutsche Bank has executed a €2.2 billion collateralised debt obligation (CDO) trade, which assumes the risk of a portfolio of synthetic products managed by UniCredit Group (HVB).
CFTC approves CME exchange-traded contract
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first exchange-traded credit derivatives index contract, developed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Deutsche rejigs global markets roles
Deutsche Bank has appointed Wolfgang Matis as head of global markets for its trading and structuring division in Europe.
IMEX poaches chief executive from GFI
International Mercantile Exchange Holdings (IMEX), the Doha-based company that grew out of the Gulf Energy investment fund, has announced the appointment of Steven McMillan as its chief executive.
ETF growth means AUM will top $2 trillion by 2011
The global trend of growth in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) looks set to continue, spurred by a rise in institutional investor participation and geographical growth.
Q-Wixx CDS platform is launched
Q-Wixx, the New York-based electronic platform for trading large portfolios of single-name credit default swaps, saw its formal launch yesterday evening.
USFE to trade government agency debt futures
The US Futures Exchange (USFE), the Chicago-based exchange majority-owned by Man Investments, has announced its plan to trade US government agency debt futures by the end of the year.
Dresdner's head of global finance quits
Garrett Curran, head of Dresdner Kleinwort’s global finance group, left the bank today.
Technical problems affect LIFFE futures trading
Technical problems yesterday morning caused the London International Financial Futures and Options exchange to halt trading of its Euribor and CAC40 futures products.
Financial services dominate CDS market, says GFI market update
Financial services were the busiest sectors of the credit default swap market in May in both the US and Asia, according to a report from US interdealer broker GFI.
Bank of America promotes White to head of global markets
Bank of America has announced the promotion of Mark White to replace Mark Werner as head of global markets at its New York office.
Swiss Re brings first Mediterranean quake bonds
Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurance company, has announced the closing of what it claims is the first Mediterranean earthquake risk bond.
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