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In this weekly round-up, the US Federal Reserve interest rate hike is pushing the RMB even lower against the dollar, a fresh batch of free trade zones could be approved for an early 2017 launch, and Tunisia’s central bank is looking at a Panda bond deal. Plus, a recap of our coverage. -
The risk of a devastating collapse in oil and gas companies’ share prices, when investors suddenly start pricing in climate change, is one scenario financial regulators are trying to ward off with the launch of new guidelines this week, which are a milestone in the world’s response to global warming.
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Financial credits and stocks were focal points for derivatives traders this week, with a big rally in banks aided by perceptions of a more hawkish stance on interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. But although volatility has largely abated from credit and equity markets with the passing of the Fed meeting, traders warned that Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and the credit index options expiry next week could still bring upsets before the end of the year.
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The European Commission will focus on post trade and clearing in its review of the proposed merger between London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse, having narrowed its list of concerns from September. But the race is on for the exchanges to address these concerns, with less than three months until a pivotal deadline.
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It’s that time of year when analysts dust off their crystal balls and make predictions for the next 12 months. In December 2015 not many were forecasting that Britain would vote to leave the EU, and even fewer were betting on a Donald Trump presidential victory, so investors would be wise to treat such missives with caution. Political risk is a capricious beast, even for the most seasoned market observers.
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After the wild ride that was 2016 ECM, banks in Asia are hoping for some breathing space next year. Bankers report a strong pipeline, but worries about Donald Trump and other potentially destabilising macro events continue to cast a shadow. For 2017, the key will be in the execution, writes John Loh.
