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Market Infrastructure
The End of IBOR – The Asia Take
By Matthieu Sachot | 19/06/2018
Though uncertainty remains on when LIBOR migration is really going to be due, the earlier the banks set this in motion, the lower the execution risk and cost in the long run. This article highlights the local benchmarking effort in Asia and the key areas banks should have on their roadmap, starting now.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Seeks Feedback on Common Domain Model for Derivatives
By JP Reimann | 07/06/2018
First digital version of the ISDA CDM covers interest rate and credit derivatives products; aims for efficiency, interoperability, reduced complexity in derivatives market.
Market Infrastructure
Exempt Post-trade Risk Reduction Services from EMIR Clearing Obligations – ISDA
By Garima Chitkara | 12/04/2018
ISDA white paper touts compression and counterpart rebalancing as “crucial” post-trade risk management tools that should be exempt from clearing obligations under EMIR.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Issues LEI, Platform Trading Consultation for OTC Derivatives
By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2018
Paper says adopting LEIs should be mandatory for most market participants within six months of consultation conclusions being published.
Capital / Liquidity
Asian Firms at Risk of Drowning Under Wave of Regulation from US, Europe
By David Farmery | 30/11/2017
The wave of financial regulation about to wash over Europe and North America could eventually overwhelm Asian institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Japanese Banks Call for Simplified UPI Rules
By Editors | 20/11/2017
Bankers Association says its members already provide legal identifiers under local regulation and the rules of countries in which they operate.
OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done
By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017
Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges EU Not to Force Local Clearing Post Brexit
By Editors | 23/08/2017
Trade organisation says move to local CCPs could push up initial margin costs by 20% or more; cites Australian equivalency model.
Securities / Derivatives
OTC Margining in Asia – Still Unfinished Business
By Matthieu Sachot | 31/07/2017
With the 1st September deadline looming, three key points – besides the risk of regulatory breach – are gaining the financial industry’s attention in Asia.
Securities / Derivatives
Trades with Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan to be Exempt from HK OTC Reporting Requirements
By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2017
Securities law won’t be amended until October; firms asked to contact regulators if they cannot meet 1 July deadline.
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