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Singapore banks lukewarm on covered bonds
Banks in Singapore are unlikely to issue covered bonds in large amounts even if the local regulator’s consultation on the issue is successful
China prepares for launch of cross-border ETF market
In the tightly regulated Chinese economy, the launch of ETFs linked to overseas shares marks a new form of investment vehicle available to mainland investors. However, challenges still remain due to structural differences in Chinese manufactured ETFs
MAS brings Singapore regulations in line with global rules on OTC derivatives
Fears that a different approach to over-the-counter derivative regulations in Asia could prompt regulatory arbitrage with Europe and North America have been laid to rest by Singapore’s February consultation on OTC derivatives, explains Cindy Leiw of Isda
China-focused hedge fund gains on domestic bets
Hedge fund CSV Capital Partners sees Chinese domestic sectors rising even as economic growth slows. The fund backs companies with exposure to the Chinese consumer as retail sales continue to grow
Early adoption of Basel III across Asia causes tech headaches for bank risk managers
Strong balance sheets mean Asian banks are well placed to meet Basel III increased capital requirements but the disparate state of the regional regulatory framework means the technological challenges of meeting the rules could be significant
Asia Risk FX review and outlook 2012
Asia Risk FX review and outlook 2012
Japan investors count cost of falling double-decker returns
End of the road for double-deckers?
Asia Risk FX review 2012: awards and rankings
Asia Risk FX review 2012: awards and rankings
Repricing the cross smile: an analytic joint density
Repricing the cross smile: an analytic joint density
Lack of liquidity in OTC derivatives market must not prevent the creation of a Korean CCP
Maintaining parity with international peers, not derivatives market liquidity, the main criterion for introducing central counterparty clearing, according to the Korean Exchange
Tight regulation a barrier to the development of Korean hedge fund market
Prime brokers speaking at Risk/Return Korea voiced concerns over the potential for regulations to strangle the country’s nascent hedge fund sector
Asia lukewarm on European banking asset sell-off
Left on the shelf
Regulatory go-slow on CDS rules in China holds up market development
CDS, China-style
Default lines in China – Aaron Woolner column
Default lines in China
On the move
On the move
Ten steps to banking supervision in a financial crisis
When crisis strikes
Banks caught in DVA dilemma
The DVA dilemma
Analytical risk contributions for non-linear portfolios
Analytical risk contributions for non-linear portfolios
Australian super funds look to cross-currency basis swaps
Cross purposes
Indian corporates struggle with FCCB redemptions
Many Indian issuers of foreign currency convertible bonds maturing this year face defaulting on the debt after depressed equity prices force the companies to redeem rather than convert the bonds to equity
Asia Risk 2012 commodity rankings – voting now closed
Have your say in who are the top commodities dealers
Market welcomes ‘pragmatic’ approach to central clearing by MAS
Singapore regulator wants central clearing but is agnostic over where it takes place