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The supply of high quality liquid assets (HQLA) needed for capital regulations is insufficient. This has created an imbalance which, at times, grows so critical it poses a systemic risk. Regulators and the European Central Bank must shoulder responsibility for fixing the problem soon.
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We’d hate to say that the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is standing still on its quest to regulate the markets, but it seems to be doing just that with the cover art on its discussion and consultation papers.
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Capital markets have always been among the early adopters of new technology, but blockchain for bonds is further away than you might think. As always, humans will get in the way.
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Hong Kong's IPO market relies heavily on Chinese issuers for deal flow, and with them a force of cornerstone investors. A much needed shake-up to the cosy cornerstone base is expected, thanks to new regulations by China’s foreign exchange regulator. But for those who view the change as a possible solution, the rules are likely to prove disappointing. -
The rise of populism in Europe has claimed its first capital markets victims. Brace yourself for more.
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Two Russian corporate deals in as many weeks have been stuffed down investors’ throats. Both were deemed tight, but Rusal, the first, sold off and is yet to recover to par. Russian issuers are famously price-driven, and the deals prompted complaints — but market dynamics mean that tight pricing is here to stay.
