China
Investors look to profit from record low equity volatility
Hedge funds holding their nerve in game of volatility limbo
Lookback: UK pension funds slow the switch from equities
Pension fund equities pullout at slowest pace since financial crisis
Korea retail flows push China volatility to a record low
Volatility is trading at low levels on HSCEI despite China fears
Carbon bond launch a step forward for China market
Chinese firms move into the carbon market but obstacles remain
HK-Shanghai stock tie-up could hit currency volatility
Analysts say CNH volatility could rise under pilot stock scheme
Chinese exchange in freight derivatives first
Shanghai Shipping Freight Exchange planning to launch crude oil freight contact next
GF Futures set to expand beyond London by joining CME
First the LME, now the firm is looking at the US
RMB volatility slows corporate hedging activity
Demand for structured forwards down by 80% as corporates wait for currency to stabilise, dealers say
Lookback: FCA reviews RDR implementation
UK regulator checks 'independent' status of IFAs
FTSE to launch CPSS-Iosco compliant fixed-income China indexes
Regulatory and price considerations key for China indexes
China looks beyond commodity derivatives with equity options launch
New equity options on two exchanges
China still a 'dirty' netting jurisdiction for banks
Lack of certainty over close-out netting continues in China
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PetroChina recruits BAML natural gas trader
Former BAML natural gas trader Brad Banky joins PetroChina in Houston
PBoC behind RMB depreciation
China central bank acts to stimulate two-way trading
China RQFII ETF managers secure capital gains tax exemptions
China AMC and CSOP Asset Management no longer withholding 10% of fund appreciation for capital gains tax provisions
Emerging markets volatility lucrative for discerning investors
Lucrative volatility
ETFs based on China benchmarks take advantage of new liquidity rules
The launch of European and US ETFs based on offshore renminbi-denominated indexes signal a new development in investment in the currency
Westpac to tap into RMB product demand with new China drive
Bank receives approval to offer derivative products onshore
China rate liberalisation to spur onshore IRS market
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Shareholder activism hedge funds stand out
Event driven and distressed were among the best performing hedge funds segments in 2013 with shareholder activism funds at the fore
India steers offshore investors away from P-notes towards direct market access
Sebi tries to exert greater control over foreign investment by tightening rules governing P-note issuance and streamlining foreign investor approval process
Aperios finds value in concentrated emerging market long/short strategy
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