Asia regulators try to work together as trade repository regimes begin in 2013

The move to central clearing will generate a wealth of information on derivatives around the region – but making use of this requires both trade repositories and data sharing. Progress on both has been slow

Over the course of 2013, derivatives markets in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong will begin mandatory reporting regimes for over-the-counter derivatives trades – and will be leading the way in the region by doing so.

Trade reporting requirements were one of the key facets that made up the Group of 20 (G-20) agreement in 2009, aimed at allowing regulators to monitor and assess the level of systemic risk in their financial markets. Crucial to the success of the enterprise is cross-border co