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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
Four of five largest Australian banks look to clear with LCH
LCH.Clearnet makes inroads into the domestic Australian market with its SwapClear service
Lack of certainty over OTC clearing location a problem for Asia asset managers
Asset managers in Asia are being hindered in preparing for OTC clearing by a lack of clarity over location
Australian banks well placed to meet new Apra liquidity reporting standard
Tougher liquidity reporting standards imposed by the Australian regulator won't be a problem for the country's four main banks
Risk is crucial to a bank’s reputation – Nigel Williams, ANZ
Getting on top of ANZ's "super regional" strategy is the chief risk officer's main focus
CCP competition poses counterparty risk: CIMB video interview
Speaking at the Asia Risk Congress, CIMB head of rates, funding and structuring Chu Kok Wei sets out his concerns over the move to central clearing in the region
Asia Risk Congress: Clarity needed on close-out netting
Panellists at Asia Risk Congress say there needs to be clarity on close-out netting in certain countries before establishing CCPs
Philippine early implementation of Basel III capital ratios politically motivated
The decision to bring full Basel III compliance in five years ahead of the final deadline is based on politics rather than economics, according to one risk manager
Fatca delay simply “smoke and mirrors”
Moves by US authorities to delay implementation of portions of Fatca provide little relief for institutions
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
Asia financial institutions unhappy about scope of Fatca
Fatca is the latest US regulation to impact the Asian finance sector – and despite its extensive reach not all players in the region are ready for its imposition
Demand for commodity-linked structured products ‘almost dead’
Panellists at the Structured Products Asia conference were downbeat over the prospects for commodity-linked structures
SG launches first structured product under Singapore’s revamped regulatory regime
French investment bank becomes the first player to meet the Monetary Authority of Singapore heightened standards for structured product issuance in the city-state
Korea transaction tax could halve number of derivatives transactions
Proposal for a transaction tax on futures and options could have a dramatic impact on Korea's derivatives market
Regulatory change will enable China insurers to reduce their asset-liability mismatch
China insurers now allowed to invest in hybrid, convertible bonds and infrastructure asset and real estate
SG's head of cross-asset private banking sales exits
Departure of Janice Yu from the French bank is latest example of consolidation in the Asian derivatives sector
Growth in wealth products leaves China non-state banks exposed to liquidity risk
Smaller banks’ use of wealth management products to drive deposit bases poses liquidity and credit risk to broader sector
Indian corporates head for forex options markets as rupee volatility continues
Indian firms move away from using forwards in a bid to grab upside benefits of future rupee appreciation
Bank of Thailand concerned over ‘unintended consequences’ of Basel III
Thailand joins the Philippines and India in introducing Basel III capital adequacy requirements ahead of schedule but doubts remain over some aspects of the accord
South Korea to allow local financial institutions to issue covered bonds
Relaxation of restrictions over covered bonds issuance should prompt rapid expansion of sector’s present small base