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What’s next for exchanges

March 2008

The exchanges are riding high right now. They should use the proceeds of current good fortune to prepare for an intensely competitive future.

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Getting ready for Europe's new investor protection rules

July 2007

The new Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) will change the way some European financial firms do business. First movers will have the advantage.

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Smarter investing in energy commodities

August 2006

Many arenas to profit from—but only with the right skills.

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2006
The next challenges for global securities firms

January 2006

Hedge funds, financial sponsors, weak credit markets, new advisory business—a lot of opportunity, but not for the fainthearted.

The right fix for fixed income

January 2006

Today's warnings about credit risk give firms enough time to protect the earnings they derive from fixed income.

2005
Do fundamentals—or emotions—drive the stock market? Premium Content

March 2005

Emotions can drive market behavior in a few short-lived situations. But fundamentals still rule.

Don't expect too much of your share price Premium Content

March 2005

Companies are what they are, not what their executives want them to be perceived as being. But management can improve the match between share prices and intrinsic value.

2004
Futures trading in emerging markets Premium Content

July 2004

China and India are driving the growth of futures markets, but liberalized regulation would quicken the pace.

2003
European banks: Old assets, new profits Premium Content

February 2003

Securitization markets in Europe are growing rapidly, but banks have so far had difficulty reaping the rewards.

2002
Equity trading's future in Europe Premium Content

August 2002

Equity-trading volumes may grow by as much as 17 percent a year from 2001 to 2005, but revenues and profits may be more elusive unless wholesale equity brokers meet the changing needs of their diverse customer segments.

2001
Thailand builds a bond market Premium Content

December 2001

Developing countries need bond markets. Thailand points the way.

Remaking market making Premium Content

August 2001

Should investment banks and brokerage houses stop trading securities? Not if they trade intelligently.

2000
Hot money Premium Content

May 2000

Hedge funds are commonly blamed for the recent financial crises in Asia and Russia, but banks were the real culprits

The equity market of the future Premium Content

May 2000

Investors need and deserve markets that serve the interests of all their participants, not just broker-dealers. Four broad changes will get us from here to there.

1996
Buy stocks, shun bonds Premium Content

May 1996

There’s new evidence that global capital markets are becoming a reality. They will drive the transfer of technology and managerial know-how across borders. A series of major bond crises is likely.

1995
Getting beyond Glass-Steagall Premium Content

May 1995

Reform of financial services long overdue. Traditional banks suffer at hands of new, less regulated rivals. Repeal the BHCA now.

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