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BNP makes European fixed-income hires
French banking group BNP Paribas has announced two appointments in its fixed-income business servicing German, Austrian and Swiss corporates.
Charles Stanley acquires Sutherlands
Charles Stanley Group, the stockbroker and financial services company, has announced its takeover of Edinburgh-based bond brokers, Sutherlands.
Portugal’s first synthetic securitsation on tap
Banco Comercial Portugues (BCP) and Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) are bringing to market the first synthetic securitisation transaction in Portugal. A portfolio consisting of Portuguese small and medium-size enterprise (SME) loans will be brought…
Isda issues new guidelines for derivatives transaction settlement
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has published a set of guidelines for the matching, netting and settlement of cashflows arising from over-the-counter derivatives transactions.
Babson Capital hires Kung for alternatives
Babson Capital, the Massachusetts-based asset management firm, has hired Edward Kung as alternative product manager.
Axiom makes bid for European CDS market
Axiom Global Partners, the New York-based inter-dealer brokerage, has launched its electronic credit default swap (CDS) broking platform in the London market.
Citigroup to rebuild after major credit derivatives defections
Barclays Capital has poached eight New York-based credit derivatives traders from Citigroup, including Doug Warren, a managing director, as well as Jonathan Koerner and Gregory Tell, both directors.
Morley makes fixed-income appointment
Morley Fund Management, the London-based subsidiary of Aviva Group, has appointed Mark Watts as head of global fixed income.