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Money Market Fund Investing
Background
A money-market fund (MMF) is an AAA-rated, constant NAV (net asset value) pooled investment that is made up of short-term fixed income instruments that provide same-day access to liquidity for investors. In 2008 the Reserve Primary Fund, the oldest money-market fund, in the US became insolvent… Read more about Money Market Fund Investing
Money market funds step up focus on governance
by Graham Buck
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become more integrated into MMFs on both sides of the Atlantic
Revolutionary new investment platform from TreasurySpring
by Jack Large
TreasurySpring launches Fixed-Term Fund platform following rigorous beta testing phase during which $400M+ of FTFs were issued
SSGA launches first-ESG-focused money market fund
by Graham Buck
State Street Global Advisors launches its first MMF based on social, governance and environmental criteria
China’s regulator ‘to tighten rules for cash management products’
by Graham Buck
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission wants the treatment of CMPs to be similar to money-market funds, a report states
Banks remain key to US corporates’ investment strategy
by Graham Buck
Nearly all report that their bank relationships are core to their operating cash investment mix, an AFP survey finds
Fitch: MMF reform has yet to extend to South Africa
by Graham Buck
Money market fund reform in North America and Europe hasn’t yet reached the country, as South Africa opts for a ‘wait and see’ approach
TreasuryXpress and FXD Capital target idle corporate cash
by Ben Poole
Partnership aims to offer a broader range of counterparties and rates when putting excess cash to work
Federated Investors buys $14bn in fund assets from PNC
by Graham Buck
One of the biggest US providers of money market funds used for liquidity management is set to grow even bigger.
Brexit’s regulatory challenges for financial markets
by Bija Knowles
Esma Chair Steven Maijoor commented yesterday on how Brexit will affect financial markets in London and across the EU27
HSBC launches Liquidity Management Portal
by Jack Large
New digital platform makes it easier for clients to view and self-manage their liquidity
Is AI set to shake up investment bank research?
by Bija Knowles
The market for investment bank research is set for change as new regulations take effect – will artificial intelligence fill the gap?
Deutsche launch eVault technology for document exchange
by Jack Large
eVault platform ensures authentication of the original documents passing between owners
Growing use of ETFs among European investors
by Bija Knowles
European institutional investors are integrating exchange-traded funds (ETFs) more deeply into investment processes and strategies
New service fills an important gap in MiFID II / MiFIR regulatory framework
by Jack Large
SmartStream RDU and leading APAs launch a centralised Systematic Internaliser Registry
How to get an LEI
by Jack Large
Finding an LEI Issuing Organizations, Global LEI Index could be your saviour
Investors seek MMF safety as uncertain, low-rate environment continues
by Bija Knowles
Investors are reassessing their short-term fixed-income investment portfolios and are looking for ways to cope with the changing regulatory environment according to a survey by JPMorgan
New euro overnight interest rate by 2020
by Bija Knowles
The European Central Bank has announced it will develop a new euro unsecured overnight interest rate by 2020, which will complement existing benchmark rates
Europe payment and settlement systems continue coming together
by Jack Large
Final migration wave of T2S successfully completed
Corporates accumulating more cash than ever
by Bija Knowles
Corporate decision-makers remain cautious and are continuing to hold on to cash reserves rather than investing or deploying cash, according to research done by Global Finance magazine
Cash holdings edge upwards as finance professionals stop chasing yield
by CTMfile
US companies are increasingly holding on to their cash, as delayed corporate tax reform and geopolitical tensions dampen optimism in America's corporate sector
Problems in parking your cash
by CTMfile
The low-rate environment and regulatory pressures are the main themes that emerged from a survey on liquidity investment by JPMorgan AM
Opportunities from the new regulations in European money market fund reform
by CTMfile
Clarity emerging as to impact of the new regulations which apply from from June 2018. LVNAV seems to be a favourite
Can ETFs improve your currency hedging strategy?
by CTMfile
As the exchange-traded fund industry grows, it's gaining interest from corporate treasurers attracted by lower fees, an alternative short-term investment and daily hedging possibilities