Asia
Singapore looks to synthetic Libor for new benchmark calculation
The way Singapore’s swap rate is calculated must change if Libor disappears after 2021
Asset managers brave patchy data to nowcast China’s GDP
Techniques include using many datasets, relying on proxies and continually reviewing models
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 3 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
Banks call for third-country benchmark fix as EC delays BMR
Two-year delay may open the door for rethink on local legal representation requirements and recognition options
CFTC seeks trading venue equivalence in Asia
As it strives for a seamless Brexit, the CFTC also nears deals with Asian jurisdictions
FRTB is here – now it’s up to local regulators
Each jurisdiction must produce its own version of FRTB; until then, banks are hanging back
Natixis said to offload a third of Korean structured book
BAML and BNP Paribas named as buyers in $2.5 billion notional sale of equity-linked securities
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 2 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
Asia moves: Natixis equity derivatives head departs, new banking head for JP Morgan, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Nikkei faces hurdles in EU benchmark registration
Brexit confusion forces Japan index provider to look beyond UK
Tackling local compliance in an increasingly globalised world
TMF Group’s Leon Mao, head of family business and wealth solutions in Hong Kong, explores the pressing challenges of addressing both local and global regulations to minimise regulatory and reputational risk in the Asia‑Pacific region
Responding to regulatory change in Apac – Part 1 of 3
How can firms turn compliance into a source of competitive advantage?
Small banks in China carry outsized risk – research
Study shows systemic risk of smaller banks snowballs during stress periods
People moves: Bank of America names new Apac chiefs, Wilkinson leaves LGIM, Lloyds loses Coutte, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Active ETFs – The next step in Asia’s ETF innovation
The exchange-traded fund space has long been dominated by passively managed funds, but active ETFs are gaining popularity among investors and issuers. Although active ETFs are not yet a mainstream investment instrument, their growing investor interest is…
Aussie banks: a right Royal mess
Misconduct probe sparks board changes and bout of introspection at Big 4
Apac bank boards: light on risk experience
Survey of 24 large Apac bank board risk committees shows dearth of risk managers
IFRS 9 drives appetite for long-dated hedges in Asia
New accounting standard helps manage mark-to-market volatility of long-term trades
Dawn of CVA threatens hedging woe for Japan banks
Japan’s thinly traded CDS market will make CVA hedging challenging, dealers say
Exec who left Natixis after Asia hit said to join Barclays
Reille helped lead French dealer's ill-fated push into regional structured products market
Hope fading for margin threshold hike
Smaller buy-side firms could still escape compliance burden via expected regulatory guidance
CICC looks to China assets for alt risk premia boost
Source of diversification can be found in yuan-denominated assets, says fund’s quant head
Natixis sales exec leaves bank following €260 million hit
Nicolas Reille tried to bring his entrepreneurial spirit to the Asian equity derivatives market
Nomura plans more hires in equity derivatives, eyes China
Unit head also sees potential in Hong Kong listed market and in demand for bespoke products