Asia Risk - Asia Risk April 2012
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MAS brings Singapore regulations in line with global rules on OTC derivatives
Fears that a different approach to over-the-counter derivative regulations in Asia could prompt regulatory arbitrage with Europe and North America have been laid to rest by Singapore’s February consultation on OTC derivatives, explains Cindy Leiw of Isda
China prepares for launch of cross-border ETF market
In the tightly regulated Chinese economy, the launch of ETFs linked to overseas shares marks a new form of investment vehicle available to mainland investors. However, challenges still remain due to structural differences in Chinese manufactured ETFs
A local approach to risk management in Asia – Allen Kuo profile
Local knowledge
Full implications for CMS convexity
Full implications for CMS convexity
LatAm corporates eye China for bonds and swaps
Latin lessons
Despite MF Global, firms face weaker OTC safeguards
Segregated thinking
ETF investors gain commodities exposure
Land of plenty
ETFs provide inflation hedge for Asia investors
Inflated expectations
Strict hedge fund rules in Korea hinder market growth
Barriers to entry
On the move
On the move
Keeping the hedge trimmed – Aaron Woolner column
Keeping the hedge trimmed
Special report: Exchange-traded funds
Time for exchange