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Property Derivatives – ready for take-off

An essential guide

Intended as a key reference document for end users, real estate investors and occupiers, this Property Forecast Guide looks at some of the issues that need to be worked through before they embark on property derivatives trading and how property derivatives can be used to enhance an investment portfolio.

The property derivatives market is ready for take-off. Property companies, pension funds, insurance companies and hedge funds have, through property derivatives, access to a tool that can dramatically reduce their development and investment risks.

With the first international property derivatives deal executed in France at the end of 2006 international trades should also begin to take off this year. In addition, the launch of the first Property Derivatives Hedge Fund by ORN Capital marks another interesting development. There is still a long was to go, but 2007 should see the market moving into a higher gear altogether.

Overview and Contents

This latest guide, and the second to be published, aims to help you along the way and take new entrants to the next level. Designed as a key reference document in its own right, this guide is also a valuable follow-up from Property Forecast’s annual derivative conference.

Contents include:

Overview – Residential derivatives (Andrew Fenton, Abbey Financial Markets)
Liquidity – Market liquidity is bound to grow (Tom Frost, Deutsche Bank)
Market volumes – Property derivatives market: evolution and assessment (Ian Cullen, IPD)
Indices – Securing investor confidence is a must in the property derivatives’ market (Matthew Hill, MSS Real Estate LLP)
Case Study – Derivatives are here to stay (Michael Patrick, Legal & General Property)
End users perspective – Derivatives: role and influence on the end user (Alex Dewey, Cushman & Wakefield BGC
Market features – Hedging your bets to lessen financial risks (Peter Sceats, Traditional Financial Services Ltd)
The future – Beyond the tipping point (Gary McNamara, DTZ Tullett Prebon)

How to order your copy

Copies of the Guide are sent on a controlled circulation basis, free of charge to subscribers to Property Forecast and to the following people:

Pension, real estate and hedge fund managers
Financial advisors and asset managers
Corporate and institutional investors
Developers and property consultants
Banking and insurance firms
Tax specialists and accountants
Regulators and legal advisors

If you meet this criteria you may request an electronic version (PDF) of the Guide, free of charge. Simply complete the online order form; you will then be able to download a copy.

Print versions are available at the following cost:

Print version all prices inclusive of postage

UK £35

Europe £38/€60

Rest of world £40/$73