Asia Risk
Video: Hang Seng’s Andrew Fung optimistic on offshore RMB growth
Andrew Fung, head of treasury and investment at Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, believes the Hong Kong and Chinese governments should simplify procedures for offshore renminbi to be remitted to mainland China. This would increase the appeal of RMB bond…
HSBC names Robert Lang as new Hong Kong insurance head
HSBC has transferred Robert Lang from Europe to head its Hong Kong insurance operation
Asian regulators ease cross-border depository receipt rules
Cross-border listings through fungible depository receipts is seen as one way for corporates to diversify funding sources and promote investor interest by exploiting equity arbitrage opportunities
First offshore renminbi swaption accomplished in Hong Kong
The first offshore renminbi OTC swap option was carried out this week between BNP Paribas and HSBC in Hong Kong, brokered by Icap.
Video: Japan FSA's Chikahisa Sumi talks about regulation's post-Basel III focus
The G-20 does not plan to sit still after its historic endorsement of Basel III. New targets include too-big-to-fail institutions, the shadow-banking system and commodity derivatives, according to Chikahisa Sumi, deputy commissioner for international…
Standard Chartered wraps up Korea Air ticket receivables securitisation deal
The ¥40 billion Korean Air Lines securitisation is the largest asset-backed security deal in Asia so far this year.
Sophis acquisition to bring Asian buy-side benefits for Misys
Misys' acquisition of Sophis may create synergies in the Asia region
Asia Risk Congress 2010: CVA ‘less relevant’ for domestic banks
Panellists discussing the finer points of credit valuation adjustment (CVA) at the Asia Risk Congress 2010 said despite all the current talk about CVA in the region, it may prove to be less relevant for Asian institutions compared with their…
Daiwa moves for Korea derivatives licence and reaffirms Asia expansion drive
Daiwa Capital Markets finalised its purchase of the Asian equity derivatives and global convertible business of KBC today, and reaffirmed its Asian expansion drive with a bid to secure licences in South Korea
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Hong Kong finance official says government is pushing China to further ease controls on ‘dim sum' bonds
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Hong Kong finance official says government is pushing China to further ease controls on ‘dim sum’ bonds. Meanwhile, an open-ended renminbi bond fund by Income Partners is launched
Asia Risk Congress 2010: ING risk head admits mispricing variable annuities
Industry has underpriced variable annuities, conference hears
Insurers use new monetisation tools in Asia
Cutting capital constraints
Asia Risk Congress 2010: Asian banks prepare for national clearing houses
Several Asian nations could compel their banks to clear swaps in-country - others seek to join foreign CCPs on special terms
Asia Risk Congress 2010: G-20 summit a success on regulation, says Korean official
In his keynote speech, Korean regulator Jong-Goo Yi highlighted the G-20's success in agreeing international regulatory reform.
$300m net inflow to Asia hedge funds in Q3, says HFR
Net assets invested in Asian hedge funds rose by more than $300 million during the third quarter, according to research by Chicago-based Hedge Fund Research
CCP interoperability challenges in Asia
Clearing confusion
On the move
On the move
No quick fix for fiduciaries on asset valuations
Fiduciary failings
Hedging strategies critical in Asia M&A
Risky strategies
Asia trade drives container freight derivatives
Containing shipping costs
Bursa Malaysia pins derivatives hopes on Globex
Going Globex
The risks of high cross-asset correlation
Opportunities and threats
Equity correlation and volatility move out of sync
Dealing with a break-up
Insurers weigh the pros and cons of total return swaps
Many happy returns