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Yen interbank funding market calm as government bond yields retrace
The reduced scale of hedge fund carry trade activities compared with previous crises such as the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 has reined in potential increases in the yen libor rate and short-end JGBs.
Barclays Capital reorganises forex structuring heads in Asia, US and Europe
Barclays Capital is moving several of its foreign exchange heads into new roles as it merges two structuring entities.
BarCap index captures systematic alpha from monetary policy
A new index that extracts value from the US dollar and euro yield curves by capturing the momentum in cross-market rate spreads has been launched by Barclays Capital.
People: Wheatley to head new UK regulator
Martin Wheatley will head the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority when it replaces the Financial Services Authority next year
Deutsche and Barclays suspend ETNs
Deutsche Bank and Barclays are two of many to suspend exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and funds (ETFs) from trading
Editorial: Safety First
Credit Suisse has introduced a structured product that has taken the comfort offered to investors to a new extreme: less of a double lock, and more of an armchair
Forex structurers prepare for inflation
Global foreign exchange markets were dominated by the same themes for most of 2010, with a focus on the US economy and quantitative easing in light of weakening US data. But inflationary pressures and possible interest rate hikes are presenting…
Industry in flux as electronic trading and risk control comes to the fore
Addressing the needs of regional banks, high frequency traders, large institutional investors and leveraged retail investors in the ever-changing world of foreign exchange is becoming a significant challenge for traditional participants, with intense…
BarCap’s Brown takes up Asian post
One of Barclays Capital’s most senior European traders, Conor Brown, has relocated to Singapore to head up the bank’s Asian credit trading business.
€100 billion of caja loans could go bad: Bank of Spain
Bank of Spain releases details of savings banks’ exposures to real estate sector, levels of provisions; says reforms have addressed slew of underlying problems
Barclays Capital hires Valenzuela to head equity liquid markets distribution in Asia
Barclays Capital has hired Adrian Valenzuela to to head equities liquid markets distribution, including equity flow derivatives, in Asia.
BarCap launches discount certificate in Singapore as trend for listed products continues
Barclays Capital is about to introduce its fourth physically settled discount certificate to the Singapore market. BarCap first listed the reverse convertibles in Singapore in December last year.
CFTC trade rules will create 'winner's curse'
Analysts at Barclays Capital say block trade reporting rules under Dodd-Frank Act will create additional risk for dealers
International banks to fight over ANZ and Westpac power trading experts
As the Australian power market grows, international investment banks will need to bag the local talent to capitalise on the opportunities presented, say experts
Surge in volatility in markets reminiscent of 1970s, says Barclays Capital
Current policies are unsustainable with equity returns in emerging markets likely to outperform those of developed markets, according to Barclays Capital annual equities outlook.
Emerging market commodity intensity set to boom, say analysts
BarCap research analysts forecast commodity intensive GDP for emerging markets for 2011, with strong growth in the base metals sector
Success of online trading poses problems for regulators
Online trading of structured products is thriving in Switzerland, but the unlisted products involved are neither transparent nor quantifiable, which flies in the face of demands from regulators and investors for more transparency. Add to this Finma’s…
BarCap launches UK retail structured fund
Barclays Capital has wrapped one of its popular FTSE 100-linked payouts into a fund to tap into the UK retail structured funds market.
Japanese exporters struggle with strong yen
The US and China’s failure to reach a currency agreement at the November G-20 meeting in Seoul, combined with a rampant yen, has put most Japanese exporters at a significant competitive disadvantage. The strength of the yen is destroying corporate…
Energy players expect further market fragmentation
Energy market fragmentation is likely to continue as larger players scale back their activities under Dodd-Frank
BarCap launches Asia-Pacific convertible bonds index
Barclays Capital has expanded its geographical footprint with the launch of an index designed for use as a benchmark in portfolios covering Asia-Pacific convertibles.
Barcap offers investors access to emerging market currencies
Barclays Capital has launched an index that provides investors with liquid exposure to local currency bonds in emerging markets.
Barclays Capital loses two senior equity derivatives staff
Head of European flow and head of exotics depart in Barclays Capital downsizing.
Barclays’ Diamond argues case for universal banking
Barclays' chief executive Bob Diamond adamant bank’s model funds cheaper lending and is less risky