Asia Risk/News
Fears over Shibor manipulation slow China IRS market
Market players express doubts over accuracy of quotation system
China rate cut creates corporate hedging opportunity
Firms looking to de-risk but the Tarf issue could re-emerge
New Kospi volatility futures register low volumes
South Korea becomes fifth Asia country to launch volatility futures
Vietnam needs benchmark to kick-start onshore rates market
Government needs to establish local rates standard, say global banks
China accounting rules hit interest rate hedging demand
Failure to apply hedge accounting means derivatives bring balance sheet volatility
Credit Suisse and Nomura lose Korea equity derivative heads
Low volatility and greater local competition hit global banks' numbers
RBS hires senior NDF execs, and other recent job moves
Job changes in the derivatives, regulation and risk industry throughout Asia
Taiwan allows local banks to access offshore NDF market
Latest relaxation of Taiwan's financial regulations gives local banks access to massive market
JPX has 'no plans' to list Nikkei 400 futures overseas
Onshore derivative market is the focus for Osaka Securities Exchange
First private banks to join Asia structured product platform
Credit Suisse and one other private bank to sign to Melbury platform
Ice to launch Brent and gold contracts in Asia
US exchange looking to tap into regional commodities demand with its SMX purchase
MSCI may include China A-shares in emerging markets index
Stock connect to be catalyst for A-share inclusion in MSCI index
Conduct of senior execs key for banks, says head of Iosco
People are the biggest 'tail risk' in the financial system
Manage Asia derivative risk locally, says Bank of England
Offshore booking may result in weak regulatory oversight – UK regulator
Eurex CEO slams European clearing mandate delay
Global nature of OTC derivative markets calls for a synchronised approach
Asia needs regional securities depository within five years
Enough collateral in the system for now – but this will change
Japan FSA: cross-border recognition process too slow
US and Europe must recognise third-country rules as equivalent sooner
'I caused the 2008 recession', says ex-CFTC commissioner
Bart Chilton, DLA Piper adviser, slates regulators for their role in crisis
Hong Kong warrant market players bullish about 2015
Dealers are predicting up to a 50% spike in business next year
Taiwan compels life insurers to offer longer-dated products
September ban on variable life insurance products intended to lengthen asset portfolio
Shanghai launches renminbi derivatives clearing
CNY swaps and forwards can be cleared from November on SCH
Asia most advanced in forex clearing, Europe and US lagging
Onshore mandates give Asian economies the edge in developing forex clearing
New role for Okazawa at BNPP, and other recent job moves
Job changes in the derivatives, regulation and risk industry throughout Asia
Shanghai RMB crude contract faces margin and legal hurdles
International players have concerns over first RMB oil contract