Use of 'swaptions' doubles in 2006, says Watson Wyatt

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SCHEME use of inflation-linked derivatives doubled in 2006, Watson Wyatt Investment Consulting says.

The total UK market in inflation swaps, interest rate swaps and “swaptions” grew from £9bn in 2005 to £20bn last year. The consultant said the rise was fuelled by large, sophisticated pension fun...

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