Hong Kong
Natixis’s €260m hit blamed on big books and Kospi3 product
Rivals say French dealer grew business too quickly – with leveraged version of Korean index one source of pain
Extending the ETF frontiers: Institutions are finding new ways to use ETFs
Growing institutional adoption of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been an undeniable trend over the past few years. In this article, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explains why institutions are increasingly using ETFs to gain targeted exposure,…
Margin model revamp should top 2019 agenda for Asian CCPs
As rates rise and trade tensions grow, CCPs must be prepared for higher volatility
Asia moves: BlackRock picks new Asia head, Credit Suisse boosts regional solutions, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Credit Suisse makes double hire for Asia solutions
Equity structurer Charles Firth rejoins, along with ex-StanChart and Goldman salesman Martin Cher
The machine shines in Hong Kong A-share fund
Strategy run by ChinaAMC (HK) combines machine learning with human judgement to outdo rivals
Growing an institutional footprint in Asia’s ETF market
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the burgeoning impact of institutional investors in Asia’s exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) market – which is demonstrating the potential to establish itself as a global force – with a focus on the rapid…
Birchall to head LCH Asia, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Clearing houses in Asia to overhaul creaking margin models
Fears of Nasdaq-style failures spur rethink of margining practices at HKEx, JSCC, SGX
Asia moves: SocGen replaces China head, Goldman names new partners, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Asian exotics desks need to slash risk
Time for structured products desks to curb their appetite for risk
Hong Kong stock slump hits CBBC desks
Surging volume and rising leverage expose issuers to gap risk on hedges
BlackRock, risk models and regulatory relief
The week on Risk.net, October 20–26, 2018
NSFR pricing Singapore banks out of swaps market, dealers say
Market share in long-dated trades has halved since metric was imposed at start of year
Quant drought hits banks and funds in Asia
Limited pool of talent hindering expansion of sophisticated strategies across buy and sell side
Hong Kong ETFs spotlighted amid growing A-share interest
Hong Kong’s exchange-traded fund market takes centre stage in international investors’ foray into Chinese markets, experts say. By Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Asia moves: SFC names new chairman, LCH hires regional head, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Dealers warn Asia: get ready now for 2020 IM deadline
Firms preparing to post margin in September 2020 need to complete systems by March 2019
Regulator of the year: HKMA
Asia Risk Awards 2018
Asia moves: SGCIB makes two promotions, Natixis hires three heads, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Pensions and insurers give new impetus to Asia’s ETFs
Cost-conscious institutional investors are embracing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to lower transaction fees and achieve higher returns. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the theme of yield‑chasing among insurers in Asia’s expanding ETF…
Asia moves: CBA overhauls leadership team, HK regulator reappoints directors, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Hosting the world: HKMA on cross-border bank resolution
Hong Kong regulator supports 75% internal TLAC to boost international co-operation