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The Ghost of ‘Volmageddon’ Is Back to Haunt New Volatility Funds; Environmental derivatives firm IncubEx raises $12m in funding round
The Ghost of ‘Volmageddon’ Is Back to Haunt New Volatility Funds; Environmental derivatives firm IncubEx raises $12m in funding round
Fate of London Metals Pit Hangs in Balance After Trader Pushback
First Read $40,276/$300,000 (13.4%) ++++ John Lothian News Converts Coronavirus Section of JLN to Wellness Exchange John Lothian - John Lothian News The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new risk to those addressed by this newsletter, namely the health and wellness...
Brendan Bradley Is No ESG Investing Dummy and He Has a Book to Prove It
First he co-wrote “FinTech For Dummies.” Now he has written “ESG Investing For Dummies.” John Lothian News interviewed Brendan Bradley over Zoom about his new book and the ESG space.
SGX’s CEO Talks With John Lothian News
John Lothian News interviewed Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye over Zoom in Singapore after the FIA Boca-V conference. Boon Chye talked about SGX, its new products and marketing during the pandemic.
Eurex Derivatives Forum: Fixed Income Looks For a Recipe For ESG Success
Sustainable investments are new by most measures. This is especially true in the fixed-income sector, where ESG products are in their infancy and clients tend to be more conservative investors, according to members of a panel who addressed the issue on Wednesday at the Eurex Derivatives Forum.
FIA Boca-V: Exchange Leaders, Market Makers Weigh In On Sustainability
It’s hard to argue against the merits of sustainability, but making it into investable products is a work in progress among members of the financial community.
Net-Zero Commitment ‘Not Concessionary’ Amid Climate Transition
A slow march toward climate-friendly investment appears to be picking up the pace just as global asset managers, regulators and policy-makers gear up for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate talks slated to be held in Glasgow in November 2021.
Ram Vittal – John Lothian News Zoom Interview
In 2020, Ram Vittal was hired by Marex to be the CEO of the London-based firm’s North American operations. John Lothian interviewed Vittal for John Lothian News about his role at Marex. Vittal discusses Marex's retail and institutional strategies and where they fit in...
Libor Moves to Its ‘Final Chapter’ as U.K. Sets End Dates; Libor to cease for most currencies by end of 2021
Libor Moves to Its ‘Final Chapter’ as U.K. Sets End Dates; Libor to cease for most currencies by end of 2021
Stock Trading Frenzy Has U.S. Volumes Near Peak Panic Levels; Brexit deals London another blow with loss of euro derivatives volumes
Stock Trading Frenzy Has U.S. Volumes Near Peak Panic Levels; Brexit deals London another blow with loss of euro derivatives volumes
Ricardo Manrique Talks Global Index Trends Amid New Exchange Competition
Ricardo Manrique is the head of strategy for FTSE Russell and has a great perspective on the global index business after having significant roles at other index companies, including MSCI, STOXX and Dow Jones.
BNPP Asset Management Looks Forward to Continued Stock Price Appreciation
Despite the current raging pandemic and Congress debating whether to impeach the same president twice, the portfolio managers that BNPP Asset Management’s new CEO, Johanna Lasker, assembled to talk to the press on Wednesday morning said they believe all of that will...
Biden Victory Is Certified After Day of Debate and Tumult; Pro-Trump Mob Driven From Capitol After Breach, Fatal Shooting
Biden Victory Is Certified After Day of Debate and Tumult; Pro-Trump Mob Driven From Capitol After Breach, Fatal Shooting
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From Dutch Tulips to Internet Stocks, Bubbles Often Burst
First Read $40,951/$300,000 (13.7%) Brian Duff ++++ JLN Editor-in-Chief Sarah Rudolph to Return to Full-Time Duties Monday; Suzanne Cosgrove Named JLN Deputy Managing Editor JLN Editor-in-Chief Sarah Rudolph has been working part time for the past few weeks and will...
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Traders Ramp Up Bets on a Hawkish Fed Surprise at Jackson Hole; Fed Stability Report Comes as Close as It Can to Saying ‘Bubble’
Traders Ramp Up Bets on a Hawkish Fed Surprise at Jackson Hole; Fed Stability Report Comes as Close as It Can to Saying ‘Bubble’
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