Structured derivative instruments as investment vehicles

Derivative instruments are a ubiquitous part of the financial landscape - can they be used as an investment vehicle?

SIngapore Exchange's trading turnover jumped 66% in January with strong activity from both retail and institutional investors.

The tariffs will begin on July 4 and range from 17.4% to 38.1%, depending on the model.

ASIC is asking for an independent expert to review a remediation plan for the trade reporting functions of Macquarie's futures dealing and OTC derivatives; ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said that the action "underscores" the regulator's concerns with the "recurrent" nature of Macquarie's failures.

Sean Cunningham takes on the newly created role at the asset manager in Singapore; he was most recently head of Asia ETFs at JP Morgan Asset Management in Hong Kong.

Citi has named Hajime Higuchi as head of M&A and Yoshinobu Agu as head of sponsor coverage for Japan.