Structured Products Awards for Excellence in Europe 2007 Results Announced

Results announced in the Structured Products Awards for Excellence in Europe 2007. The awards recognise excellence and superior performance by the leading derivatives-based investment houses, the best providers of services and the top performing investment banks in 10 key European regions.

London, UK (PRWEB) November 9, 2007 -- Structured Products magazine (http://www.structuredproductsonline.com) today announces the results of from the 3rd Annual Structured Products Awards for Excellence in Europe 2007. The annual awards recognise excellence and superior performance by the leading derivatives-based investment houses, the best providers of services and the top performing investment banks in 10 key European regions.

The award winners in structurer, specialist and country awards categories will be presented with their award at an exclusive ceremony on Tuesday 13th November at The Park Lane Hotel in London. For further details visit www.structuredproductsonline.com/awards (http://www.structuredproductsonline.com/awards).

Winners were selected by the editorial team of Structured Products magazine based on telephone interviews and meetings with the leading manufacturers and distributors of structured products in Europe.

Structured Products Awards for Excellence Europe 2007 - Winners

Structurer Houses of the Year

Europe      - Barclays Capital

Equity derivatives          - BNP Paribas

Commodities         - Barclays Capital

Credit         - BNP Paribas

Foreign exchange          - HSBC

Hedge funds         - Barclays Capital

Interest rates         - BNP Paribas

Hybrids         - Barclays Capital

Structured Funds         - Merrill Lynch

Specialist awards

Index provider         - Standard & Poor's

Technology provider         - Misys

Independent valuation provider     - Future Value Consultants

Exchange     - Scoach

Best in country awards

Benelux     - ABN Amro

Central and Eastern Europe - Raiffeisen Centrobank

France     - Crédit Agricole Group

Germany     - Commerzbank

Ireland     - Ulster Bank

Italy     - BancoPosta

Nordic region     - RBS Global Banking & Markets

Spain     - BBVA

Switzerland     - NPB New Private Bank

UK     - RBS Global Banking & Markets

"The Structured Products Awards are a mark of excellence and performance success and the leading structuring houses, specialists and regional investment banks that have been recognised this week have demonstrated innovation, excellence and endeavour in response to this rapidly changing market." says Richard Jory, Editor, Structured Products

Jory goes on to say "European manufacturers and distributors of structured products leaned more on themes than on complicated structuring techniques in 2007. We would like to thank all of those who participated in the awards process, particularly for the quality of their presentations and their enthusiasm for the business."

The full details of the award winners and their selection criteria will be published in the November issue of Structured Products. For more information on the award winners visit www.structuredproductsonline.com/awards

For further information on Structured Products magazine please contact:

Richard Jory

T: +44(0)20 7484 9802

Simon Drury, Marketing Manager

T: +44(0)20 7484 9953

Notes to editors:

About Structured Products:

The Structured Products brand incorporates a print magazine, website, and a series of 16 conferences in 2008 around the world and training courses. In print and online Structured Products covers the fast-growing market for guaranteed investment products, structured notes, index products, alternative investments and funds of funds. It crosses equity, fixed income, commodity-linked and other sectors.

Each month Structured Products magazine brings news, features, regulatory updates, commentaries, profiles of leading companies and analysis of new structured investment products. The editorial mix provides an overview of the market with educational and thought-leadership articles on product innovations, technology and industry initiatives. The magazine also includes profiles of the major distributors in Europe, Asia and the UK.

For more information visit www.structuredproductsonline.com

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