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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s announced investigation into J.P. Morgan’s hiring in Hong Kong is rubbing market participants the wrong way – and for good reason.
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Top 3 Asia (ex Japan) G3 DCM Transactions - 2013 YTD
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A group of Chinese asset management companies aims to lobby Beijing to boost their competitiveness in the offshore renminbi market, hoping to stay ahead even as more global fund managers gain access to the onshore market.
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—Paul Richards, managing director and head of fx distribution for the Americas at UBS in Stamford, Conn., on the demand for fx options having an impact on volatility, risk and premiums.
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South Korean over-the-counter derivatives were seen growing, despite a restrictive regulatory environment in the country designed to dampen the market.
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Volatility this summer has led to a wealth of opportunities in Asian currencies: rates are looking increasingly attractive and there is much scope for cherry-picking corporate bonds, says Manulife AM.
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Vinashin’s embattled investors may finally see some relief as the more than US$600 million of debt they hold nears a conversion into bonds, reportedly backed by a bona fide guarantee from the Ministry of Finance.
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Asiamoney PLUS highlights the latest job changes from across the fixed income and financial markets.
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Following DBS’s failed acquisition of Bank Danamon, there is talk of foreign investment into the country’s banking system drying up. While foreign ownership restrictions are common in the region, Indonesia should be careful not to go overboard and scare investors away for good.
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A wave of leveraged loans featuring euros has brought much needed new money into the European leveraged loan market. This is a welcome change for a sector that has suffered badly. But borrowers must not be tempted to forget that Europe still lacks the capacity of the US.
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Top 3 Asia (ex Japan) Local Currency DCM Transactions - 2013 YTD
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Top 3 Asia (ex Japan) G3 Syndicated Loans Transactions - 2013 YTD