Asia
Asian LNG derivatives trade surges on increased hedging
Expectations grow that a long-awaited Asian gas derivatives market is emerging
Trade war threatens Korea autocall losses
Dealers warn of $240 million in hedging losses if HSCEI index slides further
Symphony bots march on Bloomberg
New chat system touted as sales and trading game-changer, as banks build hundreds of add-ons
Hong Kong banks fear clashing swaps margin rules
SFC proposal could complicate trades with HKMA-regulated entities and centralised treasuries
Ping An unit prepares factor investing foray
Insurance giant’s asset management arm turns to alternative risk premia as fundamental returns in emerging markets begin to shrink
Best execution in Asia faces data deficit
Lack of trade information undermines Mifid-style shake-up of investment activities
Asia Risk Interdealer Rankings 2018: The winners
Societe Generale and BGC top the tables
Questions remain on scope of Mifid extraterritoriality
Global firms confused about reach of trading obligation and best execution rules
NDF nightmare: banks seek fix for benchmark ‘mess’
European firms face bar from using three Asian fixings from 2020, raising concerns about legacy trades
Asian NDF fixings threat signals yet another deadline drama
Extraterritorial reach is not new to region, but EU Benchmarks Regulation poses real risks
Japan regulator: we are racing to finish FRTB in 2018
Japanese banks warn against rushing rules with poor data, and fret over EU delays
Asia moves: Citi expands Treadwell’s role, Credit Suisse makes Australian appointments, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
EU close to granting swaps-trading equivalence to Singapore
Planned MAS trading obligation would otherwise seal off local traders from global liquidity
Three Asian FX fixings threatened by benchmark rules
European regulations would block use of fixings that account for 40% of LCH NDF volumes
Foreign banks in US wary after funding costs rise
Following jump in Libor/OIS spread, many US entities continue borrowing from parents
Coal house of the year: Javelin Global Commodities
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Bulk commodity trader helps US coal producers find new routes to growing markets in 2018
Precious metals house of the year: BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Awards 2018: French bank adds silver to its expanding China presence
Mifid fuels Asian equities e-trading surge
Firms with European clients find low-touch channels help to prove best execution
RBA’s Debelle warns against buy-side Libor complacency
Central banker also says Australian dollar swaps may gradually migrate to cash rate if other Ibors end
Facing down complexity – Creating a global framework for compliance
TMF Group discusses how in‑house general counsels can help Asia-Pacific‑based organisations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape by creating a global subsidiary compliance strategy that also addresses regional needs
Swaps users to get three choices for synthetic Libor
Consultation due next month as industry tries to avoid big losses on benchmark’s death
Asia-Pacific banks grapple with conduct risk rules
Australia, Hong Kong regimes lead in developing conduct risk guidelines; Singapore lags behind
Reform fails to solve collateral woes in Korea
Korean swaps users wary of collateral reuse, leaving dealers with LCR burden
Swaptions CCP basis arrival raises wider valuation questions
Halting rollout of new prices highlights potential weak points in valuing illiquid products