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After quitting M&A and equity capital markets in Europe and the US last year, HSBC is striving to maintain global relevance — and London and New York still have a role to play
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The launch of Bond Connect and MSCI’s A-share inclusion are prompting global investors to rebalance their portfolios towards renminbi bonds and equities. But although investors enjoy a handful of hedging tools in fixed income, they are hoping for more equity derivatives before adding A-share exposure. -
EU finance ministers are expected to agree at an Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) meeting next Tuesday on an action plan to tackle the eurozone's €1tr of non-performing loans (NPLs) and to prevent the emergence of more in the future.
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Chinese regulators opened the door to foreign bond investors this week, launching a Bond Connect scheme that offers unfettered access to onshore renminbi bonds. The scheme promises to be a game-changer for global investors — as long as China does not rest on its laurels. Paolo Danese and Morgan Davis report.
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HSBC and Bank of East Asia have won approvals from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to set up joint venture securities companies in the mainland.
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Property company Jinmao is returning to the Panda market just three months after its debut in the asset class. Sources said the issuer, which is hoping to raise Rmb2.5bn ($367.9m) with a three year note on July 7, is seeking a snap deal to exploit relatively stable onshore yields.
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Foreign credit rating agencies are finally welcome to operate in China without a local partner, the People's Bank of China confirmed this week. But although the change is likely to improve the transparency of the country's corporate bond market, experts have warned that it could pose risks to the wider economy.
