From the April 01, 2011 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
JSE launched any-day expiry FX derivatives contracts, for which investors trading a minimum of one million units (i.e. £1m or US$1m) of any underlying currency are able to choose the expiry date of their contracts.
Alpari announced the launch of its new Alpari FXOptions trading platform to all clients.
Fitch wavers over plans to loosen derivatives rules for banks
Fitch Ratings is wavering over part of its plan to loosen rules for banks that sell derivatives contained in securitizations and covered bonds.
ProShares launches ETF that targets highly rated corporate bonds
The ETF invests in covered bonds, a type of collateralized corporate debt typically issued by non-U.S. financial institutions.
Euro sinks to lowest since 2010 as stocks, commodities tumble
The euro sank to an almost two-year low, while stocks and commodities tumbled, as European leaders prepared to meet in Brussels amid concern Greece will exit the currency union.
Crude options volatility rises as futures near $90 a barrel
Crude-oil options volatility rose for the first time in three days as underlying futures slipped below $90 a barrel.
