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The European Securities and Markets Authority’s influential Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group called for radical changes to the way physical and synthetic exchange-traded funds are regulated. [In July, the European regulator published new rules for ETFs following an industry consultation.

—Pedram Payami, head of public solutions at EFG Financial Products in Frankfurt, on why the firm has taken the decision to issue Burma-themed structured products.

Trading of Asian syndicated loans in secondary market will likely remain subdued next year as loan volumes continue to decline and banks maintain their ‘buy-and-hold’ approach.

Each year ASIAMONEY awards the standout companies and executive in each major regional country for strong management. In Australia, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises serves up a slice of positive results to investors, Super Retail Group defies the downturn, Telstra reconnects with customers and David Thodey steers Telstra through difficult times.

Each year ASIAMONEY awards the standout companies and executive in each major regional country for strong management. In China, Tianneng Power surges ahead, China Eastern Airlines flies above the competition, Tencent keeps on innovating and Wang Xiaochu dials up success for China Telecom.

EuroWeek Asia’s 2012 awards are now open for voting. Please help us find out the best banks and deals across the loan, bond and ECM markets this year.

The country plans to launch its first domestic dollar-denominated issue in a bid to loosen a glut in dollar liquidity that could trigger rapid moves in the rupiah.

The second meeting of the London-Hong Kong Renminbi Forum gives the finance industry’s finest an opportunity to share ideas together. But what the Forum should aim for is an audience in Beijing.

Institutional Investor magazine's All-America Executive Team-Leadership and Investor Relations Awards Dinner ad Ceremony honors the U.S. companies and IR professionals who ranked at the top of their industries for their investor relations programs, as well as executives and companies who ranked at the top for their corporate leadership.

The Options Industry Conference is the preeminent event for derivatives professionals, bringing together engaging panelists and speakers to cover the most important issues facing the industry. This year, the conference is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the options industry. In addition to participating in a thought-provoking program, conference attendees will immerse themselves in the non-stop energy of Las Vegas. At the edge of the vast Mojave Desert and surrounded by magnificent mountains, Las Vegas shines without comparison. Amidst towering buildings, glittering lights, and a truly spectacular street lovingly dubbed “The Strip,” this city offers a little something for everyone.

Asiamoney PLUS highlights the latest job changes from across the fixed income and financial markets.

The Singaporean investment fund’s explicit backing for Olam’s bonds and warrants may be insufficient to boost confidence in the long term, especially as the company may struggle to pay debt maturing next year.