Cutting edge close-up: HSBC sets benchmark for synthetic deals A rare synthetic securitization in non-Japan Asia will encourage other banks to transfer risk and free up capital. By Balbir Bindra, David Zack and Sarwar Ahmad
New-look investment for the technology comeback As the technology industry recovers, venture capitalists are softening their investment demands, but only a little. Megan Murphy reports
Derivatives must deal with restructuring quandary The credit derivatives market should amend its products rather than seeking to shape the corporate restructuring process, says Martin Hughes
Why uncertainty could stall synthetic CDOs The synthetic resecuritization market is booming, but worries remain about the regulatory treatment of many products. Paul Forrester explains
How Fifa sold terrorist risk to the capital markets Football's governing body has switched the risk of World Cup cancellation to investors, even in the event of a terror attack. David Trott and Grant Jenkins explain how
Advisers speak out over attacks on secrecy Lawyers must soon start informing on suspicious clients - a position few are comfortable with. Eric Cafritz and James Gillespie explain
Why banks may give way over European junk Senior lenders are starting to compromise over the structure of European high-yield bonds. Diane Roberts explains why
SEC faces critics over mutual funds scandal Ben Maiden reports on how US lawmakers and regulators are policing mutual funds, and why critics are saying they should do a better job
US regulators respond to Basel II Implementing Basel II in the US will have far-reaching implications for credit derivatives. Conrad Bahlke and Robert Lewin explain how
Regulators hold key to covered bonds in Asia HBOS has shown that issuing covered bonds is possible without specialized legislation. Local laws will determine whether Asia’s banks can follow suit. By Richard Mazzochi and Abigail Rath
Interview: Australia's listing review explained David White, national manager admissions and waivers at the Australian Stock Exchange, tells IFLR's Andrew Crooke how the market aims to help issuers and protect investors
