More banks get China derivatives licences

More banks have won approval to trade derivatives onshore in China, with JP Morgan Chase and UFJ among the latest to be given the go-ahead from the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC).

Singapore's DBS and Chinese player Xiamen International Bank bring the total number of institutions to be given the green light to around 40.

New regulations, which came into effect on March 1, mean licensed local and foreign banks can now trade derivatives on their own accounts for profit. Before, derivatives could only be used for hedging.

The rules also permit licensed foreign banks to conduct business directly with domestic corporate clients in China. Previously, they were only allowed to trade foreign currency-denominated derivatives with Chinese financial institutions that had appropriate foreign exchange licences.

The CBRC originally set a six-month transition period for banks to apply for derivatives licences. This was then extended to November 31 to give the Chinese regulator more time to process applications.

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