UBS trials Netflix-style algorithms for trading suggestions

UBS is beginning a trial program to apply algorithmic recommendations to suggest trades for its different asset classes. This initiative is beginning with trials to their corporate bond trading business with the hopes of providing suggestions similar to television shows and music recommendations hosted by consumer tech companies. Source: Financial Times   Picking an investment…

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World Bank Canadian Dollar Benchmark Bond Highlights Benefits of Investing in Women and Young People

The World Bank raised CAD 1 billion from institutional investors for its Sustainable Development Bond. This Sustainable Development Bond format helps the World Bank achieve its Sustainable Development Goals while gaining costs effective funding. Source: World Bank The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) launched a Sustainable Development Bond to…

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If there ever was a time for corporate Canada to be more adventurous in the bond market, it’s now

30-year Government of Canada bonds are at their lowest level in a decade, providing issuers with an opportunity to secure long-term financing at a bargain price. Source: Financial Times Yields on 30-year government debt have plunged to more than a decade-low relative to the short end in the wake of the Bank of Canada’s latest…

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