Institutions drive commodities' arrival as asset class

04 Jul 2005

Commodities should now be considered as an asset class akin to equities or bonds because of the rise in institutional investment in them over the last 14 years, according to a panel at FOW's Derivatives and Securities event in London on 29 June.

"The $50-55b invested in commodities at present...

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“The fact is, an awful lot of people would be very happy for all business to be transacted over the counter. Transparency is good for the consumer, but privacy is better for the banks and the brokers. Wherever there’s a grey area, it’s possible to make money.”

European consultants predict frantic lobbying during the Mifid review.