Asia
China throws up challenges for alternative premia funds
Poor data, curbs on trading and regulatory change put a new spin on the investment approach
The biggest stories from Isda’s 2019 AGM
From new uses of SOFR to non-modellable risk factors in Asia – here are the 10 best stories from the conference
HKEX clearing head talks margin and auctions post-Nasdaq
CCPs have work to do to restore confidence in clearing, but Roland Chai has a plan
Basel NMRF changes don’t solve Asian data challenges
Isda AGM: Asian regulators may still need to soften FRTB standards locally, warn bankers
Australia central bank: repo collateral will require fallbacks
Isda AGM: Debt instruments will need the provisions to be eligible for Reserve Bank of Australia repo programme
Goldman welcomes Basel’s rationalisation drive
Isda AGM: Praise for efforts to curb fragmentation, but EU official defends rollback of deference
Risk FX Briefing: Event insights
What lies ahead for investment managers
Hong Kong goes slow on swaps trading mandate
Isda AGM: Regulator fears disruption to its position as global hub if it forces trades on venue
High costs limiting CNY corporate swaps market
Isda AGM: Demand growing but high capital costs burdening banks
Japanese firms delay IM plans due to netting uncertainty
Those caught in phase five are awaiting law change to enable use of custodian banks
Autocall concentration weighs on dealers
Hedging headaches force issuers to seek new structured product blockbusters
People moves: Basel names new leaders, forex exits at BNP Paribas, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
As China bonds go global, dealers size up demand for swaps
China’s onshore derivatives market must grow quickly to meet the hedging needs of foreign investors
FRTB: Singapore’s banks eye internal models for forex desks
New market risk regime dangles capital savings for own-models approach
EU-Singapore trade deal awakens sovereign restructuring fears
Many worry that EU government bonds are now in play for international arbitration
Using data and innovation to drive business insights
Survey and report: How banks can develop unified finance and risk solutions to drive innovation, operational excellence and productivity
Patchy response to Isda’s back office of the future
Some banks are quiet, while clearing houses seem split on uptake of Isda data standardisation project
SG offers won hedged indexes for Korean autocall clients
Local currency benchmarks cut forex hedging cost for clients and boost yields, bank says
Japan looks to DLT to combat rise in settlement fails
Decision to shorten settlement cycle likely to hike fails caused by confirmation mismatches
Australian exchange could shorten settlement with blockchain
ASX will seek comment on quicker settlement of cash stocks – possibly the same day
Q&A: Japan regulator aims to be glue for fragmented rules
“Unintended and unnecessary” splits in regulation damage financial markets, says FSA’s Ryozo Himino
Asia moves: Hong Kong exchange on senior hiring spree, KKR picks Apac strategist, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Dealers seek clarity on buy-side IM relief
Hundreds of buy-side firms may still need to calculate margin and get models approved