Bank of China (BoC)
China in its hand
As Industrial Commercial Bank of China receives a $15 billion bailout from the government, the challenges in attracting foreign investment and strengthening the sector become ever more apparent. James Ockenden talks to the China Banking Regulatory…
BOCI launches CLNs for retail investors in Hong Kong
Bank of China International (BOCI) has launched its first credit-linked investment product for Hong Kong’s retail investors.
Derivatech wins first options risk software deal in China
Bank of China has licensed FX options software from US-based vendor Derivatech, in what marks the country’s first forex risk management software deal.
DrKW adds to sales and marketing in Singapore
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (DrKW) has hired Dahai Wang as a vice-president in its sales and marketing team in Singapore.
Chinese derivatives regulations expected soon, say bankers
The Chinese central bank is expected to publish new regulations within the next few months aimed at easing tough restrictions in the country’s derivatives market, say bankers.
HKEx tweaks stock futures and options offering
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has tweaked its range of single-stock futures and options to include contracts related to Bank of China (BOC) Hong Kong (Holdings) and suspend those of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).
Bank of China International chooses Sophis
BOC International Financial Products, a division of Hong Kong-listed Bank of China International, has selected risk management software company Sophis to support the front, middle and back office of its new derivatives unit.
Bank of China, CCB roll out Misys’ Opics suite
Bank of China and China Construction Bank (CCB) are rolling out London-based Misys International Banking Systems' Opics treasury and capital markets software suite. The service will provide both institutions with a straight-through processing (STP)…