ESMA publishes first supervisory convergence work programme for 2016
by Kylene Casanova
European Securities and Markets Authority are changing their focus from single rulebook to supervisory convergence work
Investing Short-Medium Term Surpluses
Background
The main types of cash surplus are: Short Term Cash - 1-30 day surpluses (including daily and overnight), Medium Term Cash - 1-9 month surpluses, and Long Term Cash - 9+ months to many year…
Read moreUncertain global economy drives cash accumulation by AFP US members in 4Q 2015
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate Cash Indicators® survey showed US companies holding onto cash as increasing geopolitical risks, severe decline in most equity markets, volatility in commodity & currency prices + prevailing uncertainty
On the tenth day of Christmas my investment guru gave me five tips on how to:
by Kylene Casanova
Identify and invest spare cash world-wide
Will ESMA’s MiFID guidelines on investment advice be effective?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final report on MiFID II guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence.
Insights into the fund selection process
by Kylene Casanova
This insight into the fund selection process from research firm ECR Research can give corporate treasurers an understanding that can help ensure that cash is well placed.
Uncertainty for repos: becoming unprofitable due to Basel III, & other pressures..
by Kylene Casanova
ICMA study looks at how the repo market in Europe is changing in response to regulatory pressures. Must read for those who want to understand the pressures in the repo market and its future
The pitfalls and opportunities in RMB repo
by Kylene Casanova
Repurchase agreements remain a crucial investment option for RMB money market funds. While China's repo markets provide less transparency for investors, there are opportunities nonetheless.
Corporates rethinking collateral management in light of recent regulation
by Kylene Casanova
A report produced by Aite Group for Euroclear has highlighted the current challenges and opportunities facing treasurers and collateral managers in Europe’s capital markets.
Most companies need to change asset allocation policies to cope with new normal
by Kylene Casanova
SunGard’s 5th annual corporate cash investment survey reveals more surplus cash with corporates continuing with money market funds as they battle to overcome regulatory restrictions and lack of options
ETF industry set for huge growth by 2020
by Kylene Casanova
A global survey of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has indicated that ETFs are having a growing impact on the funds and asset management industry as a whole.
Paper examines strategic importance of collateral management
by Kylene Casanova
A report looks at the changes taking place in the financial markets since the global financial crisis and how this is having a profound effect on how collateral is used and managed.
Murex releases new version of MX.3 for investment managers
by Kylene Casanova
Fully integrated solution for cross-asset portfolio management for asset managers leveraging the power and functionality of Murex's front-to-back-to-risk platform
EIU survey finds corporate treasurers focused on weak economy and FX risk
by Kylene Casanova
A combination of weak economic growth and volatility in foreign exchange markets are the dominant risks facing corporate treasurers, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
EU and US issue joint statement on financial markets dialogue
by Kylene Casanova
A number of EU and US authorities have met to discuss regulatory developments in financial markets, as part of the Financial Markets Regulatory Dialogue.
Treasurers chase higher yields in corporate debt
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate treasurers are continuing to increase their investment in corporate debt, with this asset class now representing more than half of corporate cash allocations.
US corporates hang onto cash as business confidence drops
by Kylene Casanova
Financial professionals in the US expect to maintain higher cash balances during the third quarter, as business confidence and US economy compound uncertainty.
Deutsche Bank launches servicing solution for hybrid fund investors
by Kylene Casanova
New advanced operating platform manages and administers hybrid funds
T2S launch supported by Swift’s VAN Solution
by Kylene Casanova
Target2-Securities went live on Monday and Swift's Value Added Network (VAN) Solution for T2S supported the launch.
Bond yields tempt corporate issuers to market
by Kylene Casanova
Corporates are increasingly looking to corporate bonds to invest surplus liquidity, with almost half of total investment from companies now in corporate bonds.
ECB sets out views on the zero lower bound
by Kylene Casanova
The European Central Bank (ECB) does not see the zero lower bound as being a constraint on the effectiveness of monetary policy.
ACI FMA association’s new Model Code 2015 on governing ethics & market conduct
by Kylene Casanova
Updated version gives new guidance governing ethics and market conduct across fixed income, currency and commodity markets
AFP report: ‘The Missing Link in Investment Analysis’ by Oliver Wyman
by Kylene Casanova
How to build a portfolio management strategy that makes big-ticket investments and acquisitions actually work
ESMA report on credit rating agencies/trade repositories & 2015/6 priorities
by Kylene Casanova
ESMA will focus on 1) systemic risks posed by CRAs by seeking to minimise conflicts of interest in rating process, and 2) inter-TR reconciliation process, business continuity planning, & fees
African Development Bank and Bloomberg launch African Bond Index
by Kylene Casanova
New index family to bring transparency to most liquid African bond markets