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A regulatory push is key for a post‑Libor world
An online webinar hosted by Tradeweb and convened by Asia Risk explores the importance of directives and timings being clearly laid out by regulators in the transition away from Libor
Asia moves: LCH appoints new head of Asia, BNY Mellon picks treasury services chief, and more
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New China data law threatens KYC efforts
Local banks will need permission to export any data that could end up in the hands of foreign law enforcement bodies
IM phases five and six collide as buy side delays readiness
More than 1,000 segregated accounts for uncleared margin may still need to be opened post-deadline
Navigating UMR with the right partnership
The importance of uncleared margin rules (UMR) was brought sharply into view by the collapse of Archegos Capital Management at the end of March, resulting in more than $10 billion in losses at several prime brokers. IHS Markit considers how partnerships…
Asia moves: HSBC makes raft of senior hires, Barclays appoints Singapore private banking head, and more
Latest job news across the industry
Japan’s CCP goes global
International investors are flocking in ever greater numbers to clear their Japanese yen swap books at the Japan Securities Clearing Corporation. Their arrival is driving some big changes – within the clearing house itself and across the broader JPY…
UBS Asia-Pacific structuring head leaves bank
Felix Maratier to quit the industry and move to Spain
China netting law drives interest in CSAs
Steady growth in contracts with CSAs suggests confidence that clean netting is near
The future of private market asset investing in Asia‑Pacific
The findings from research into the future of private market asset investing in Asia-Pacific, conducted by Asia Risk in partnership with IHS Markit, shine a light on the reasons private asset allocations decreased across the majority of investors in the…
Asia moves: Deutsche appoints Asia-Pacific treasurer, Citi boosts Australian sales team, and more
Latest job news across the industry
The limits of a softly-softly approach on climate in China
Asset managers must put pressure on the companies they invest in
Driving value from GRC
In today’s fast-changing business environment, an effective governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programme is increasingly seen as a foundation of agile decision-making. Michael Gibbs, chief executive officer of SureStep Systems Integration, discusses…
Archegos raises questions about Hong Kong listing rules
Deference to US disclosures stopped Baidu’s Hong Kong listing shining a spotlight on Archegos
Range accruals under spotlight as Taiwan prepares for FRTB
Taiwanese banks review viability of products offering options on long-dated rates
The Giancarlo spirit: wobbling but not falling
The burden of US extraterritoriality rules may be easing
Dealers split on role of Japan’s term rate
Isda AGM: Japanese corporates continue to eye “fragile” JPY term rate, despite concerns
Asia moves: Crédit Agricole appoints Hong Kong CEO, UBS sales head joins Morgan Stanley, and more
Latest job news across the industry
Asia moves: Natixis hires two in Asia, Sumitomo boosts corporate banking, and more
Latest job news across the industry
Singapore calls time on new SOR swaps from September
Report calls on market participants to end reliance on SOR in coming quarters
Dealers applaud proposal to halt yen Libor swaps after Q3
BoJ working group timetable viewed as likely to boost liquidity in nascent Tonar market
Hong Kong banks await guidance on IRRBB for risk-free rates
HKMA will steer how historical volatility data can be used for valuing new options contracts
Philippines weighs options for replacing swaps benchmark
Industry group identifies two alternatives but overnight rates are off the table. For now.