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Amid bankers' concerns over proposed limits on trading, commodity ETFs and ETNs are attracting inflows, says Olivier Godin of Société Générale. But returns from instruments ... Andrew Lapthorne says only the highest quality stocks are going to fare well next year as volatility resumes. Equities should outperform bonds in the long run, but right now they’re dangerously overpriced, warns Albert Edwards of Société Générale. Meanwhile, Chinese investors should buy foreign assets, and ETF/index products are the most efficient way to do so, say panellists at a recent conference. Institutional investors continue to use structured products to adjust their risk profiles and diversify risk, says Societe Generale's Marc Saffon. The firm plans to build real estate investment capabilities in Asia and Europe. Sandra Lee at SG says complex products are a legitimate addition to a well-diversified portfolio; immediate growth may rely on registered products, not private placements. Tan Sing-Hwee, regional CIO at SG Private Banking, talks about the importance of investment themes in building the portfolios of the super rich. Theme-based investments are out and structured products are back, notes Derek Ng, vice-president for equity derivatives at SG Securities. The new fund enables Hong Kong's retail investors to invest in private equity companies worldwide. The broker teams with SG to introduce a fund of funds for domestic institutions and a long/short Korea equity fund for global investors. Named head of equity derivatives for Asia-Pacific. Lyxor Asset Management offers investors a way to achieve an annual potential return of 10% as long as Japan's, Korea's or Hong Kong's stock markets go up by 5%. HSBC Investments loses an experienced retail executive. SG CIB appoints new managing director for structured products. Former Credit Suisse Private Banking bigwig takes on marketing head post. Balakrishnan Kunnambath poached from ABN Dubai. Philippe Fournier to head oil and gas coverage for Asia-Pacific. Replaces the London-bound Lars Hakanson. Lincoln Chan will come on board as managing director responsible for FIG in greater China.