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Lack of long-dated instruments hampering offshore RMB market
A strong demand for long-dated offshore RMB instruments is not being met by the market, according to one Hong Kong corporate
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Despite being exempt from clearing and exchange trading requirements in the US and Europe, some corporate treasurers fear they might have little choice but to execute forex options on electronic platforms...
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FX clearing has taken an illogical course, panellists warn
Non-deliverable forwards are the current focus for FX CCPs and banks, but panellists argue the risk in those products is negligible
Financial institutions move to address funding squeeze in Asia
European sovereign debt woes during the past quarter have heightened concerns about counterparty credit risk and led to a funding squeeze in arguably Asia’s most important currency – the US dollar. But some financial institutions with good credit...
Political crisis in Europe brings volatility back to forex options
Volatility returned to eurodollar last week, as forex traders priced further downside risk into euro options
Eurozone deal brings relief in forex spot and options
Risk sentiment appeared to make a comeback in forex markets yesterday, as options volatility fell from record highs and the euro rallied in response to the deal announced after the Euro Summit in Brussels
Options traders braced for further SNB intervention
Demand has switched from downside euro/Swiss franc options to upside options in anticipation of further Swiss franc weakening measures from SNB, say senior options traders
Renminbi internationalisation poses potentially fatal risks
Hong Kong has emerged as the preeminent offshore market for renminbi with the market swelling from 86.8 billion yuan ($13.5 billion) in 2010 to 550 billion yuan by May this year. But this phenomenal growth has caused new market distortions and raised...
Corporate FX hedging surges in Asia
Declining forex implied volatility is driving increased hedging among Asian corporates. While dealers report rebounding risk appetite for options and structured products, treasurers continue to rely on forwards and futures to carry the bulk of their hedging...
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