Viren Vaghela
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Hong Kong increases bank capital levels on credit expansion fears
HKMA is first Asian regulator to implement Basel III counter-cyclical capital buffer
Korea equity derivatives reform fails to impress dealers
Attempts to reboot a stalling Kospi will fall short according to market players
Disjointed OTC reforms 'could destroy Asia derivatives market'
Recent Iosco consultation paper aims to better co-ordinate global regulation
First multi-issuer structured product network goes live in Asia
Contineo initiative set to transform structured product sector
India poised to mandate rupee interest rate swap clearing
Market anticipates an impending regulatory mandate for rupee rates clearing
DBS risk chief calls for wider margining exemption for non-banks
Margining rules for uncleared derivatives will be a drain on liquidity
CFTC hints at new pragmatic approach to substituted compliance
Commission may not insist on full application of its rules in all cases
CFTC to simplify route for clearing houses to be exempt DCOs
US regulator will pursue a quicker route to exempt foreign CCPs
China banks push to use RMB collateral in derivative deals
Collateral use to become latest stage in RMB internationalisation process
Japan banks will avoid US firms over margin rules
Dollar bias of US uncleared margin rules will impact swap pricing
CFTC should explore standardised CCP stress tests – Wetjen
Tests could improve transparency, says commissioner
Risk management demand driving derivatives trading – MAS
Increased volatility will spur demand for risk management tools in Asia
Mandatory client clearing in Japan starts with low volumes
Dealers say some domestic firms may have found way to avoid clearing
New Kospi volatility futures register low volumes
South Korea becomes fifth Asia country to launch volatility futures
Credit Suisse and Nomura lose Korea equity derivative heads
Low volatility and greater local competition hit global banks' numbers
Lawmakers must work 'in symmetry', says Iosco chief
Co-ordinating regulatory reform is no easy task, says David Wright
Smart beta indexes gain currency with Asian investors
Despite some high-profile failures banks and index providers are bullish
JPX has 'no plans' to list Nikkei 400 futures overseas
Onshore derivative market is the focus for Osaka Securities Exchange
First private banks to join Asia structured product platform
Credit Suisse and one other private bank to sign to Melbury platform
MSCI may include China A-shares in emerging markets index
Stock connect to be catalyst for A-share inclusion in MSCI index
Manage Asia derivative risk locally, says Bank of England
Offshore booking may result in weak regulatory oversight – UK regulator
Shanghai launches renminbi derivatives clearing
CNY swaps and forwards can be cleared from November on SCH
JSCC to gain DCO status from US regulator before year-end
Japanese clearing house will soon be able to clear for US clients