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The tiny South-east Asian state is steaming ahead to diversify its economy beyond the oil and gas sectors on which it so depends. This should create a slew of opportunities for the country’s financial sector, but execution risk remains.
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The decision from Citic Securities to buy 19.9% of CLSA and French brokerage Cheuvreux marks the first step in an international alliance, but rivals are sceptical. ASIAMONEY asks companies how the cooperation will unfold. -
LONDON - If you thought some of the responses and letters to regulators and legislators covering derivatives reform have been feisty already, take a look at some of the input the U.K. Independent Banking Commission has been given over the past few weeks.
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We asked you if the E.U. derivatives legislation would be extended to include the over-the-counter derivatives market. Results after the jump.
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The US bank stood out from the competition when it comes to credit, interest rates and commodities, according to voters in our inaugural Fixed Income Poll. HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and BNP Paribas were also well-regarded.
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NEW YORK - We’ve all heard of the flip clause case between BNY Mellon and Lehman Brothers, regarding a dispute over the order of a payment waterfall in the event of a counterparty default.
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We asked if you thought the OTC derivatives market would need, or needs, voice broking after regulation. Results after the jump.
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The offshore renminbi bond market is growing fast, yet it is largely an avenue for Chinese corporates to tap cheap financing. Beijing should encourage a broader range of borrowers and instrument types to ensure the nascent capital market’s healthy evolution.
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With the US struggling with its levels of debt, should Asia aggressively move out of US treasuries? ASIAMONEY asks three experts their views.
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China’s state authorities are on the verge of allowing the offshore asset management divisions of mainland fund managers to participate in its qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) scheme. Regular QFII licence holders are worried that a two-tier market could be created, but the potential could be a jolt in the arm for the mainland’s markets.
