Correlation Confounds Investors
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
EDITOR'S VIEW: Could ETFs be causing correlation by moving everything as one 'gigantic' asset class?
Fragmentation Finds Favor
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Market players say stepped-up competition could bring more liquidity to crowded exchange space.
Is it Time to Buy Volatility?
By Steven Marlin and Riley McDermid
BIG PICTURE: Markets creep back to normal as VIX hits lowest level since Lehman's collapse last fall.
China, Dollar Vie for Gold Standard
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
EDITOR'S VIEW: China pushes hard, but it's far from ousting the dollar from its precious perch.
Regional Banks Slammed in Downturn
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
More than 8,000 community banks could fail as bad bets on CMBS come home to roost.
AIG Faces New CDS Woes
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Insurance giant's massive portfolio is at risk of deterioration due to weak credit environment.
Consolidation Continues to Sweep Markets
By Markets Media Staff
'With all this activity, what is left? Lots!' says report on financial services M&A.
Regulation Leads to Integration
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
Experts weigh in on regulation's impact on buyside and sellside technology needs.
BTIG Moves on Japan
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Institutional broker snaps up three for new Japanese equities team as it continues global push.
BarCap Forecasts Surprise Growth
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
Barclays Capital predicts 'significant' near-term recovery in production in U.S. and Europe.
Wall Street Brokers Rushing for Exits?
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
The drive to take wealth management independent speeds up as traditional firms stumble.
Buyside Builds Focus on Options Trading
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Options market shifts from capital commitment toward agency broker model, says risk expert.
Asset Managers Plan Derivatives Timeline
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
BNY Mellon exec says fund administrators are creating new systems to link clients with accounting systems.
Re-Remics Revive Struggling CMBS
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Splitting up securities lets banks target higher yielding components, says mortgage expert.
Broker-Dealer Dark Pools Conflicting?
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
BDs could take positions based on information in dark pools, says Tempus CEO.
Money Market Outflows Signal Upswing?
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
The amount of cash on sidelines is 'staggering,' Pinnacle CIO tells Markets Media.
CDS Capital Requirements Questioned
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Some observers say administration reforms don't address potentially riskier investments such as CDOs.
Midsize I-Banks Turn to Overseas Wealth
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Brokerages and boutiques look abroad to institutional clients eyeing U.S. equities.
Banks Give CMBS a Recovery Makeover
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Time is right for repackaging securities to provide additional credit support: Clearbrook Financial CIO.
Institutions Looking To Diversify
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
A broad range of asset classes such as commodities, FX, and emerging markets garner interest.
Hedgies Lured to Prime Brokerage Service
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
The new product rollout reduces counterparty risk via Morgan Stanley Trust.
Fed Equipped for Expanded Powers
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Obama admistration 'trying to make sure Wall Street acts rationally': Commerce Street Capital chair.
Asset Managers Being Drawn to Options
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Just as equities gained favor, ATS, crossing networks and algo trading now come to the fore.
BNP Continues to Build U.S. Platform
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
France's biggest bank hires ex-Morgan Stanley prop trader as part of ongoing reorganization.