Yesterday, we took a look at one category of structured investment products called reverse convertibles. Today, we'll look at a similar product popular in Asia called accumulators. An accumulator is ...

• Two basic codes, from the U. S. and European Union, govern the design of most accumulators. • Many countries amend the basic codes with additional testing and certification requirements. • Some ...

In operation, hydropneumatic accumulators use compressed gas to apply force to hydraulic fluid. Piston accumulators have a cylindrical body, sealed by a gas cap and charging valve at the gas end, and ...