Asia Risk
Asia’s ETF assets on the rise – HKEX presents the results of Asia ETF survey 2019
Asia’s total ETF assets surged by 23.9% in the first half of 2019 thanks to an increasing adoption of ETFs into investment portfolios. According to a survey conducted by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), asset expansion in Asia’s ETF market is set…
S&P resists mapping new China onshore ratings to global scale
Uncertainty over state support and accounting prompts agency to keep Chinese ratings separate
China hints at future bank resolution framework
Baoshang Bank collapse offers clues to how government intends to resolve tomorrow’s failing banks
Hong Kong warrants: this time it’s different
With their rise in popularity, warrant issuers must be on their guard at all times
Asia moves: New CEOs at Credit Suisse and ANZ, Invesco gets new MD, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
ETF investing – Building better portfolios
At the Asia ETF Forum 2019, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) welcomed industry experts from around the region to six key Asian exchange-traded fund (ETF) cities, offering attendees an updated view on the growing ETF market in Asia. This article…
CVA, debt raising said to drive SoftBank CDS trading
Volumes rise as tech giant’s debt spree forces banks to hedge their counterparty exposure
Risk premia strategies – Lessons learned for the future
After a difficult 2018, investors are increasingly wary of risk premia, concerned that factors leading to underperformance might be a recurring problem. Imene Moussa, executive director at UBS, clarifies this issue
Local Asian custodians not ready for IM phase five
Banks’ sluggish preparations for initial margin rules could hit buy-side clients
Basel Committee frets over poor member discipline
Tsuiki warns on fragmentation risk as countries delay NSFR, FRTB implementation
Japan regulation sparks hunt for new annuity products
Foreign currency products hit by push for transparency on forex risk and charges
Banks quiet on Libor legacy transition, say Asian clients
Hong Kong Electric Company and APG Asia say dealer engagement on amending products is limited
Asia moves: ICBC gets new structuring head, Savills Investment Management names new CEO, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Japanese banks inching away from US CLO market
New rules prevent firms investing in CLOs where originator is not obliged to retain risk
Three firms plan to start issuing Hong Kong warrants
Morgan Stanley, Citi and Guotai aim to grab a share of fast-growing market
Asia moves: New CEO for BNP Paribas Cardif, GIC gets new COO, plus more
Latest job changes across industry
Basel NMRF changes don’t solve Asian data challenges
Isda AGM: Asian regulators may still need to soften FRTB standards locally, warn bankers
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
Asia ETF Forum 2018 special report
Since the launch of the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in 1999, exchange-traded products (ETPs) have gained popularity as they become one of the fastest-growing investment products in the world. Hong Kong…
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
Japan looks to DLT to combat rise in settlement fails
Decision to shorten settlement cycle likely to hike fails caused by confirmation mismatches
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