Cantor Looks to Double European ABS Team

Published January 24, 2012 1:42 PM EST Updated February 6, 2012 2:21 AM EST 1 Min Read

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. plans on doubling its ABS and covered bond trading and sales European unit this year, according to a Bloomberg report.

The firm is hiring one trader and about four salesmen to its existing team of five, the report said.

Cantor will expand coverage into European countries including Germany, France, the U.K., Spain and Portugal.

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