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Yen threatened by Japan insurers unwinding dollar/yen hedging positions...
While foreign hedge funds have been driving down the value of the yen, now Japan insurers may strengthen the trend
The largest pension schemes in Hong Kong can potentially be exempted from Fatca after being judged by the US to be low risk for tax evasion
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US firms returning to iron ore derivatives after SGX and CFTC clear...
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
Asian covered bond market set to take off
Despite a long history in Europe covered bonds are new to Asia – but with Basel III placing an emphasis on high quality debt instruments regulators in the region are facilitating their issuance
Exits for two more Asia commodities heads
Gunnar Hoest, head of commodities, Asia, has left Deutsche Bank while Morgan Stanley's Harry Soh is set to retire, sources have confirmed
Central clearing: what obstacles remain for Asia?
Despite the deadline for introducing central clearing already passing, a number of questions are unanswered. Leading figures from around the region voice their concerns
Lack of clarity over clearing provides problems for Asia banks
The deadline set by the G-20 to clear all standardised OTC derivatives has passed but a lack of regulatory clarity over the shape of reform is hampering banks in the region
India extends Basel III timetable to enable banks to raise capital
Decision to push back Basel III implementation motivated by capital concerns, say market sources
Asia regulators try to work together as trade repository regimes begin...
The move to central clearing will generate a wealth of information on derivatives around the region – but making use of this requires both trade repositories and data sharing. Progress on both has been slow
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