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CAPITAL MARKETS

Euroclear: friend or foe?

Euroclear wants to create a single, low-cost European securities market, but it also wants to expand the role of its bank. That leaves market participants feeling uneasy about where Euroclear fits into the brave new world of clearing and settlement. Some are concerned that time is running out to settle the debate.

Mark Brown, July 26, 2005

Euroclear: friend or foe?:

Euroclear wants to create a single, low-cost European securities market, but it also wants to expand the role of its bank. That leaves market participants feeling uneasy about where Euroclear fits into the brave new world of clearing and settlement. Some are concerned that time is running out to settle the debate.

Mark Brown, July 26, 2005

Foreign Exchange

Panopticon closes deals with Reuters

Visual technology to change the way financial communities react to events in the market

July 26, 2005

Opinion

JPM's private bankers build critical mass

Private banking is an increasingly cut-throat business and there are few lengths to which private bankers will not go to pamper their clients. That might explain the curious press release that landed in Euromoney's mailbox from JPMorgan Private Bank in Hong Kong, announcing the firm's summer reading list for clients.

Chris Leahy, July 26, 2005

Argentina's Domingo Cavallo, The comeback kid

Whatever else might be said of him, Domingo Cavallo is a brave man. Argentina's former economy minister, widely blamed for the country's meltdown following its devaluation and debt default, is planning a return to the limelight. He has decided to run in Argentina's legislative elections due in October. The 59-year-old is campaigning to win a seat as deputy in the lower house of congress in Buenos Aires for the centre-right Action for the Republic Party.

July 26, 2005

CAPITAL MARKETS

iBoxx creates global platform

The cash bond trading index has launched a US version

July 26, 2005

BANKING

Mergers: Royal Dutch Shell's index nightmare

Biggest index reweighting since 2000 has caught some investors off guard

July 26, 2005

BANKING

Lehman lays down European foundations

Thierry Sciard is set to bring together the US house's investment management stakes

July 26, 2005

BANKING

UBS's John Costas: Reflections on running an investment bank

John Costas speaks to Euromoney about the achievements of UBS's investment bank during his tenure as chief executive and the legacy he leaves to his successor.

July 26, 2005

BANKING

Technology vendors 2005: Boom time for IT vendors

Banks are spending more to remain competitive, but with so many firms to choose from how can they be sure a vendor will understand their needs? Euromoney's second financial technology users' survey has some answers.

July 26, 2005

BANKING

ResCap tips the scales

In the past few years, GMAC's mortgage-related businesses have become increasingly stymied by the ill-favoured rating environment of their immediate parent and GM. It was time to find a way out.

Alex Chambers, July 26, 2005

CAPITAL MARKETS

UBS: How to succeed at succession

UBS has dispelled the notion that investment bank CEO successions must be messy, vindictive battles. When John Costas handed over in June to Huw Jenkins, his global head of equities, it was the culmination of almost a year of planning. It was a fitting end to a successful term for Costas, and Jenkins's appointment recognized UBS's success in equities. Euromoney speaks to both men about Costas's legacy and what Jenkins plans to do next.

Antony Currie, July 26, 2005

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