Since the Lehman collapse, institutional investors have realised the importance of collateral management techniques to mitigate counterparty risk

With ambitions to become the world’s largest pan-Asian asset manager, Nikko has acquired several regional players in preparation for its IPO

Investors are warming to alternative investments, but providing clients with ample performance data can help them decide which strategies to adopt, according to Lyxor

Volatility is making traditional vanilla structured products too expensive, but there is rising demand for auto-callables which bring both upside and protection

Frank Copplestone, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, looks at how the range of custom indices available from structured product providers has evolved over recent years to reflect the changing needs of investors

CCLA Investment Management’s CIO, James Bevan, explains why the UK needs major economic growth to tackle its debt mountain

Today’s world of low expected growth and extreme market volatility means building a diversified portfolio with a long-term oulook is more important than ever

The wealth management industry appears to be redefining risk, with hedge funds becoming the defensive asset of choice