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More offshore renminbi currency pairs to go electronic
Icap plans to launch electronic cash trading for offshore renminbi against yen, Hong Kong dollars and euros within weeks to support its renminbi/ US dollar initiative.
HSBC names Legg as new Asia CFO
UK bank unveils former derivatives and financial control executive as its new chief financial officer for the Asia-Pacific region
Harewood launches commodity certificate to meet demand for diversification
Harewood Solutions has launched a commodity certificate linked to the BNP Paribas Oscillator commodities index.
Singapore court dismisses investor claims against Standard Chartered over Lehman notes
A claim against Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore has been dismissed by a local court. The lawsuit was based on Lehman Brothers structured products bought from from American Express Bank, which Standard Chartered acquired in 2008.
CFTC starts swap execution facility regulation discussions
US regulator is working on registration procedures, as well as market abuse codes, says CFTC CIO Rogers
EU member states still at loggerheads over AIFM
Alternative investment fund managers directive postponed due to "absence of an agreement"
Google price index gets analysts’ thumbs-up
Commentators praise the innovation underlying Google price index; despite limitations, index could work as a CPI subset
Video: Trayport MD on OTC markets moving to Asia
Elliott Piggott, managing director at technology provider Trayport, speaks to Lianna Brinded about why he sees the over-the-counter derivatives market moving to Asia
Pre-trade price transparency in IRS satisfactory – Isda survey
Current levels of pre-trade price transparency in interest rate swaps (IRS) are acceptable, according to an end-user survey conducted by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association.
Energy markets are top EU priority says EC's Lowe
As Europe's energy risk managers outline their regulatory risk concerns, the European Commission's Philip Lowe looks to reassure the market
City of London lobbies Treasury to defend UK's influence in OTC derivatives
Expert paper calls on HMT to ensure EU legislation on clearing and reporting doesn't damage London's dominance or inhibit market activity in particular asset classes.
CROs facing new challenges and regulations
The role of chief risk officers (CROs) and risk management have become even more important for energy companies as they face rapidly changing markets and regulations
Munro to replace Apenbrink as HSBC Asset Management Asia CEO
Asset management veteran, Joanna Munro, set to take the reins at HSBC Global Asset Management in Asia in the second quarter of next year, following Rudolf Apenbrink’s move back to Europe.
CESR sets standards for EU tape
EU body has yet to recommend that all trade execution and trade reporting venues adopt protocol
LGIM pushes for improved governance
Non-executive directors need to focus on incentives, risk management, culture and internal controls, says head of corporate governance
Fitch names Weinfurter as financial ratings head
David Weinfurter promoted to head of Fitch Ratings' bank and financial institutions ratings group
Emerging markets inflation offered in index form
Emerging markets inflation offered in index form
Video: BNP Paribas's head of commodity derivatives Asia-Pacific
Frederic Hervouet, head of commodity derivatives for the Asia-Pacific at BNP Paribas, talks to Lianna Brinded about hedging strategies for energy and commodities
Cebs issues finalised guidelines on op risk in market activities
Cebs op risk guidance finally finds favour
Bond investors dampen talk of 'currency wars'
Currency manipulation is gaining ground as governments look to grow exports and control inflows. But any talk of imminent currency conflict is overblown, say credit investors.
Deutsche Bank appoints Greg Kuppenheimer
Deutsche Bank has appointed Greg Kuppenheimer as co-head of equity structured products, North America, and head of structured equity sales, North America.
Video: Southern Company's risk manager on regulation
Chris Schlegel, risk manager at the US’s largest utility, Southern Company, speaks to Lianna Brinded about risk management concerns following impending regulatory changes
Focus on liquidity premium for annuity providers neglects policyholder interests
Ceiops governance committee chair says ABI’s focus on liquidity premium gives too much weight to industry opinion
Energy giants: IOC, NOC tie-ups mean better risk management
International oil companies (IOC) and national oil companies (NOC) need to contractually work more together to enhance energy risk management, say energy chiefs