China
Deutsche and Barclays sweep into CNH derivatives
Banks both now offer offshore renminbi trading in spot, forwards and swaps on their FX platforms after new launches over the past fortnight
Capital gains tax provisions on QFII stalk China A-share ETFs
Fund managers active in offshore-listed China A-share ETFs say a 10% provision set aside for capital gains tax on A-share trading related to P-note issues is increasing tracking error for some funds. Meanwhile, others are ignoring the tax risk altogether…
Coal prices rise on back of Japanese disaster and Queensland flooding
Coal prices rise as Latin America and South Africa prepare to export to Asia following the Fukushima disaster and disruptions in supplies from Australia as a result of the Queensland flooding
Chinese banks move closer to advanced measurement approach
Two requests for proposals to help build AMA programmes issued in China
RBS appoints Sherry Liu as China CEO
RBS names Sherry Liu as China chairman and chief executive officer, in a bid to bolster its business in the country.
Eurozone countries court Asian buyers for new debt issuance
The golden handshake
Bank derivatives regulation rules change in China
New rules on derivatives
Onshore forex options debut in China
Foreign exchange options debuted in mainland China today with a number of deals taking place. China now has an onshore market for forex forwards, forex options, forex swaps and cross-currency swap, offering market participants more hedging tools as the…
Building the future energy markets in emerging Asia
Energising the future
Morgan Stanley names Christianson and Strong co-CEOs Asia-Pacific
Morgan Stanley has named Wei Sun Christianson and William Strong as co-heads of Asia to replace outgoing Owen Thomas.
Sponsored statement: DBS Bank
Regulating the renminbi
Sponsored statement: Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking
Looking both ways
Transition Management Forum Asia 2011: Asian market crowded, say transition managers
Transition managers question whether the number of them in the Asian market - 13 - is already too many.
Equity structuring resurfaces as Japanese investors hunt for yield
Japan has emerged as a fertile market for equity funds and now a structured equity fund has also caught the eye of Japanese investors hungry for yield in a low-interest environment.
Forex structurers prepare for inflation
Preparing for inflation
Sponsored Q&A: JP Morgan
JP Morgan jumps on Asia potential
BoAML debuts cross-currency swap with corporate onshore in China
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has conducted what is believed to be the first currency swap in China with a corporate client after Safe gave the green light for such transactions to start trading on March 1.
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2011
Renminbi restraints
Solid growth expected for Asian coal markets
Robust stock levels
Testing times for biofuels
New generation
China leads the way as UK structured product providers try new underlyings
China leads the way as UK structured product providers try new underlyings
Deutsche Bank takes offshore renminbi electronic on Autobahn
Deutsche Bank claims to be the first major dealer to offer offshore renminbi on an electronic trading platform, although forex broker EBS says it already offers a hybrid broking service for the offshore Chinese currency. Together, however, the…
Corporate statement: In search of strong growth — BRIC: Optimised risk/return profile
In search of strong growth — BRIC: Optimised risk/return profile
Corporate statement: Commerzbank China Volatility Target Fund
Commerzbank China Volatility Target Fund