Structured Products/News
Dealers split over competing repack standardisation efforts
Rival initiatives aim to standardise documentation for repackaged bond investors
German industry gears up to oppose CLN ban
German Derivatives Association argues ban is unlawful
MEPs' revolt threatens structured products reforms
Search for 'quick fix' under way before plenary vote on Priips regulation later this month
Fund managers and insurers unite to combat Priips confusion
Cross-industry working group pledges to develop industry-standard templates
People: Credit Suisse’s Bhandari joins Nomura
Folloit joins Citi from BAML; Barnard departs RBS
Dealers decry wrangling over EU structured product reforms
MEPs' threat to vote down Priips RTS could herald "nightmarish scenario"
Eiopa signals soft-launch of Priips
Regulator looking at solutions for firms that can't meet 'very challenging' timeline
Structured note issuers warned on faulty disclosures
Fines for BAML and UBS highlight importance of accurate cost disclosures
Sterling swap rate collapse hits structured deposits
Post-Brexit halving of five-year swap rate sees Hartmoor pull FTSE deposit plans
Banks remodel issuance structures to combat TLAC
New subsidiaries set to dodge structured note issuance limitations
People: Citi names new global equities co-heads
Guenther rejoins BNP Paribas from Mercuria; Lacour takes helm at HSBC
SEC lawyer: corporate negligence charge a game-changer
UBS V10 case highlights ability to levy charge on firm rather than individuals
Structured products liquidity under threat from EU reforms
New regulation could shut down secondary markets in outstanding products
US exchanges will be caught in Priips dragnet, lawyers warn
Futures and options sales to EU retail clients will need key information documents
Priips performance scenario rules under fire
New rules needlessly confusing, say distributors
People moves: Bhandari departs Credit Suisse
Citi's Boyle exits as bank poaches GS vets; Drouet replaces Fields at SG
Insurance regulators blamed for Priips delay
Dealers welcome late changes to product risk rating parameters
Structured product hedgers shun Eurex quanto futures
Maturities too short to hedge autocallable books, say dealers
Priips rules set for delay, watchdog confirms
Technical standards to be delayed by at least a week, prompting implementation fears
Lenovo turns to dim sum market to reduce forex hedging costs
Rising cost of CNY forwards and tighter regulation encourage renminbi funding
Dealers overpricing CLNs, research suggests
Information asymmetry and illiquidity driving up prices