Articles by Jiefei Liu
Growth in China snowball lookalikes sparks questions
New products include tweaks to sidestep restrictions, but some believe they don’t go far enough
Hong Kong regulator exploring Southbound Swap Connect
Discussions on Southbound route for swaps trading follows surge in Northbound activity
China margin negotiations wait on new collateral document
With 2026 deadline looming, banks await key Nafmii document to begin contract negotiations
Market awaits GMRA green light after China repo relaxation
Icma reviewing new PBoC rules and “potential implications” for GMRA eligibility onshore
Hedge funds keep a toe in HKD carry trade despite rate rise
Positioning is currently a fifth of what it was in April, say dealers
HKD trading surge highlights pegged currency challenges
Pricing options on currencies with a peg requires a “different mindset”, say traders
Chinese corporates shunned hedging during tariff upheaval
High hedging costs and increasingly stable spot rate meant exporters opted not to add FX hedges as RMB rose
Hedge funds return to HKD carry trade after May stop-outs
Widened interest rate differentials spur investors to re-enter positions, but risks remain
LCH adds China sovereign bonds to collateral pool
Acceptance of euro and dollar debt could be widened to offshore renminbi bonds by year-end
HK warrant issuers optimistic on listing cost cuts
Inclusion of listing reform in second budget speech raises hopes for action on ‘expensive’ fees
Asia’s bond investors hesitant to buy US dip, say dealers
Insurers and pension funds have been slower to step in than usual during sell-off
Snowballs show signs of life amid China stock rebound
A-share jump and expiries drive new issuance, but dealers say regulations are depressing volumes