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Criticism of corporate governance has become common in recent months. As fundamental financial paradigms begin to shift, Fiona Rintoul asks...

Activity in securities lending is picking up after last year’s short-selling bans. As lenders return to the market, Nicholas Pratt...

Nicholas Pratt looks at how attempts to bridge the high returns of OTC derivatives with the security of exchange-traded instruments...

New central counterparties in Europe have brought the costs of clearing down. But a relentless price war could lead to...

Brokers and asset managers may argue that clients’ wishes for best execution are better served without the complication of commission...

Convertible bonds offer investors the security of fixed income with the possibility of equity-like returns, writes Mike Reed, a senior...

Bank failures mean transition managers need to prove their commitment. At the same time the demand for portfolio changes has...

Nicholas Pratt looks at how competition is shaking up algorithmic trading and direct market access between older and new exchanges...

In this dynamic, challenging and competitive industry, hedge funds need to be more considerate of operations than ever before, writes...

Fiona Rintoul asks if Qatar, a relatively new entrant to the Gulf funds industry, can compete against the likes of...