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CFFEX to launch euro and Aussie cross-currency futures
Cross-currency volatility a major threat to China corporates, says exchange
CFTC should explore standardised CCP stress tests – Wetjen
Tests could improve transparency, says commissioner
Eurex to launch Asian product suite in 2016
Frankfurt-based firm's Asian ambitions not limited to setting up a CCP
Derivative trading to transform stock connect – HKEx chief
Charles Li says stock connect programme can be expanded significantly
Mandatory client clearing in Japan starts with low volumes
Dealers say some domestic firms may have found way to avoid clearing
Fears over Shibor manipulation slow China IRS market
Market players express doubts over accuracy of quotation system
China rate cut creates corporate hedging opportunity
Firms looking to de-risk but the Tarf issue could re-emerge
Vietnam faces barriers in drive to set up derivatives market
Reform process underway but global firms need convincing it will succeed
New Kospi volatility futures register low volumes
South Korea becomes fifth Asia country to launch volatility futures
Vietnam needs benchmark to kick-start onshore rates market
Government needs to establish local rates standard, say global banks
China accounting rules hit interest rate hedging demand
Failure to apply hedge accounting means derivatives bring balance sheet volatility
Credit Suisse and Nomura lose Korea equity derivative heads
Low volatility and greater local competition hit global banks' numbers
Global exchanges in fight for Asia clearing market share
No clear Australia strategy for CME while Eurex is kept waiting for a licence
Smart beta indexes gain currency with Asian investors
Despite some high-profile failures banks and index providers are bullish
First private banks to join Asia structured product platform
Credit Suisse and one other private bank to sign to Melbury platform
Ice to launch Brent and gold contracts in Asia
US exchange looking to tap into regional commodities demand with its SMX purchase
Poor liquidity stalls long-dated Thai derivatives market
Demand is strong but supply is constrained due to stuctural issues
MSCI may include China A-shares in emerging markets index
Stock connect to be catalyst for A-share inclusion in MSCI index
Japan FSA: cross-border recognition process too slow
US and Europe must recognise third-country rules as equivalent sooner
'I caused the 2008 recession', says ex-CFTC commissioner
Bart Chilton, DLA Piper adviser, slates regulators for their role in crisis
Hong Kong warrant market players bullish about 2015
Dealers are predicting up to a 50% spike in business next year
Taiwan compels life insurers to offer longer-dated products
September ban on variable life insurance products intended to lengthen asset portfolio
Shanghai RMB crude contract faces margin and legal hurdles
International players have concerns over first RMB oil contract
Hedge funds pile into Japan dispersion trade
Rise in single stock uridashi issuance drives trade