Singapore Exchange (SGX)
US firms returning to iron ore derivatives after SGX and CFTC clear regulatory obstacles
The CFTC’s no-action relief letter issued late last year and SGX’s upcoming iron ore futures contract have ended uncertainty and brought back hesitant market participants
On the move
On the move
On the move
On the move
Exchange of the Year – SGX
Asia Risk Awards winner 2012: SGX – Exchange of the Year
SGX proposes to drop clearing member minimum share capital from S$1bn to S$50m
First Asian exchange to offer client clearing looking to dramatically alter the terms to become an OTC client clearing member
Critical mass reached in iron ore swaps market as traders boost liquidity
Falling iron ore prices are ramping up market liquidity to the extent that hedge funds are entering the market as a China proxy
Asia exotic commodity derivatives use to fall further on Ice initiative
Exotic commodity derivatives will become even less attractive to the Asian market following Ice's move to transform swaps to futures
SGX puts margining framework in place for cleared securities
Singapore becomes the first exchange in Asia to implement Iosco principles
Iron ore derivatives forge ahead on Chinese demand
The iron ore derivatives market is setting new volume records fuelled by higher volatility and increased involvement from Chinese participants. Although financial players are waiting for liquidity to achieve critical mass, dealers say iron ore has the…
Ice to compete with CME and LCH.Clearnet on FX clearing
Competition in forex clearing intensifies as LCH.Clearnet receives regulatory approval and Ice explains how its rival offering will differentiate itself
International regulators uneasy over Volcker rule
Ban on proprietary trading could affect liquidity in non-US bond markets, regulators argue
Singapore’s FX exemption welcomed as a sign of global consistency
A proposal by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to exempt forex swaps and forwards from mandatory clearing is seen as a positive move to harmonise treatment of foreign exchange with the US
People: Luc François leaves Morgan Stanley
Luc François leaves Morgan Stanley
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Review of 2011: collateral, capital and chaos
Collateral, capital and chaos
SGX hires new regulatory and risk management chiefs
Singapore Exchange names Richard Teng as deputy chief regulatory officer and Sonia Zhang as head of risk management
Despite hurdles, clearers map out forex ambitions
Clearing a way for forex
Despite hurdles, clearers map out forex ambitions
Clearing hurdles
Asia Risk Congress 2011: CCP users need tactical collateral planning due to Basel III capital squeeze
The increasing need for liquid, high grade assets under Basel III capital requirements will likely squeeze liquidity in the types of eligible collateral required by central counterparty (CCP) clearings, meaning end-users of CCPs need to tactically plan…
Asian exchanges could attract more block trades via dark pool tie-ups, says Liquidnet
Liquidnet founder, Seth Merrin, believes Asian exchanges should think ‘bigger picture’ by focusing on reclaiming liquidity from institutional order flows by linking up with dark pools
Brics to cross-list equity derivatives via new alliance
A new ‘Brics exchanges alliance’ has been formed to allow investors to trade equity index derivatives of each participating exchange in local currencies. The move comes as Asian exchanges increasingly are establishing alliances to promote cross-border…