Asia Risk - November 2015
Articles in this issue
Harmonisation will always be elusive, says Asic commissioner
Australian securities regulator balances international standards with national rules
Korea Securities Depository aims to be industry-owned utility
KSD lost the tender to be the domestic TR but will operate the LEI process
China’s futures clampdown hits Hong Kong warrants
Volumes of derivatives linked to China A-shares fall 83%
Global banks support 5% threshold for margining uncleared swaps
A lack of netting statutes and low volumes make requirements excessive for emerging markets
China could restrict offshore program trading in Hong Kong
Cross-border co-operation agreement already exists between CSRC and Hong Kong's SFC
Goldman Sachs nabs BNPP’s Asia fixed-income structuring head, and other recent job news
Job changes in the derivatives, regulation and risk industry throughout Asia
JFSA calls for substituted compliance on uncleared margin rules
Deputy commissioner Shirakawa says remaining differences make this more important
Korean crunch: how HSCEI fall hammered exotics desks
Dealers lose over $300 million in scramble to hedge autocallables
Only 4% of Japan swaps have traded electronically
ETP volumes are low despite mandate and participants are worried about regulation's future scope
TLAC concessions reduce impact for Japan banks
Revised rules cut upper threshold for G-Sibs to 18% from 20% of RWA
Basis risk concerns melt Shanghai iron ore swap volumes
Market is "shrinking gradually", say dealers
Philippine short-selling move paves way for listed derivatives
Insurers will be allowed to short-sell next year
Tokyo Financial Exchange to enter margin utility business
Bourse becomes latest firm to offer services to meet uncleared margin rules