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Davide Serra, founder and chief executive of Algebris Investments, presented a bullish case for financials on Tuesday, on the basis that their equity prices have been less manipulated by central bank asset purchase programmes than institutions in other sectors. But he thought that the European Central Bank (ECB) will end up buying banks’ senior unsecured bonds. -
The Securities Association of China (SAC) has told onshore securities houses to improve the quality of their research reports on Star Market companies. The move may help securities houses better price IPOs on the bourse, said bankers.
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Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and Clearing has dropped its plan to acquire the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), shelving the £31.6bn bid that would have created a powerhouse among financial marketplaces.
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management has made two hires to its international equity team.
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Hedge funds have been accused of backing UK prime minister Boris Johnson in order to profit from a no-deal Brexit through short positions. But the shorts that Crispin Odey’s fund has outstanding in UK companies look to have failed to deliver over the past month, with share prices of companies rising.
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking at shaking up how UCITS funds manage liquidity, following the high profile pressures at Woodford. Under proposals being explored, bond and equities funds might face stress testing, and the definition of an illiquid asset could change.
