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SGX seeks feedback on new remote membership for clearing US clients' swaps
October 25, 2013--The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking public feedback on a new remote membership for clearing of US customers' swaps.
In a statement on Friday, the SGX said this membership will enable futures commission merchants registered with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clear swaps for existing and new US customers through the SGX Derivatives Clearing.
ETF Portfolio Builder Enhancements Launch
ETF Portfolio Modelling -The game is changing
October 25, 2013--On October 22, 2013, Independent ETF research house and Model Portfolio provider, AltaVista Research, has released a new version of its Portfolio Builder that enables advisors to blend their own ETF Model Portfolios using the universe of "plain vanilla" equities and fixed interest ETFs from all issuers.
What's not actively pointed out is that whilst the number of ETFs in Australia may be small by global standards, the universe of ASX domiciled ETFs does allow for the construction of well diversified, cost effective and readily implemented ETF model portfolios across the major asset classes of domestic and global equities, bonds and cash.
Good news: Japan inflation at 5 year high
October 25, 2013--Inflation in Japan is near a 5 year high--up 0.7 percent. That's actually a positive headline for the world's third largest economy, which has been trying to climb out of a fifteen year hole of sputtering growth and deflated prices so low that they have hurt the country's currency.
"Deflation, really, when it sets in for a long time --like it has in Japan --is a real problem because people stop buying and companies stop investing, because what's the point of investing in something that is going to be worth less tomorrow than it is today?" says the BBC's Rupert Wingfield-Hayes in Tokyo.
Singapore Exchange in talks with HK-listed yuan ETFs on 2nd listing
October 24, 2013--Singapore Exchange Ltd has approached fund houses who have yuan exchange-traded funds listed in Hong Kong to consider the possibility of a second listing in the city-state, a senior exchange executive said on Thursday.
Another listing would provide a broader range of offshore yuan products for investors, Singapore Exchange executive vice president Chew Sutat told Reuters on the sideline of the Asia Securities Forum.
FMIC sees strong ETF demand
October 23, 2013--First Metro Investment Corporation (FMIC) expects strong demand for country's first ever exchange traded fund (ETF) that will be listed on December 2, which also aims to attract retail investors with its minimum subscription of P5,000.
Roberto Juanchito Dispo, FMIC president said the timing for such investment is just appropriate, particularly for retail investors, as they anticipate market correction and may therefore be a good time to buy the index that will comprise the Index ETF.
China to launch simulated trading in stock index options in Nov-report
October 23, 2013--China will launch simulated trading in stock index options on November 8, official media reported on Wednesday, as regulators move to enhance risk hedging options to support further financial reforms.
The China Financial Futures Exchange will base the options on the index that tracks the 300 largest companies on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, the official Shanghai Securities News reported, citing an exchange document issued to its members.
Citi to Provide China Asset Management Global Custody, Trustee and Fund Administration Services for New Exchange-Traded Fund
October 23, 2013--Citi Hong Kong has been appointed by China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (CAMHK) to provide global custody, trustee and fund administration services for their newly-launched CES China A80 Index Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
Selected as the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (RQFII) custodian, Citi China is responsible for ensuring the safe custody of CAMHK's assets under management within China. This appointment further strengthens Citi's continued alliance with CAMHK since the launch of its CSI 300 Index ETF, the world's first RQFII A-Share ETF, in July 2012.
Top China Banks Triple Debt Write-Offs as Defaults Loom
October 23, 2013--China's biggest banks tripled the amount of bad loans written off in the first half, cleaning up their books ahead of what may be a fresh wave of defaults.
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the world’s most profitable lender, and its four largest rivals expunged in the first six months 22.1 billion yuan ($3.65 billion) of debt that couldn’t be collected, up from 7.65 billion yuan a year earlier, filings showed. That didn't pare first-half profits, which climbed to a record $76 billion, as provisions were set aside in earlier periods when the loans began souring.
Introduction of CNX Nifty Futures
October 23, 2013--1. Purpose
Considering needs of investment in and hedging against India's rapidly growing capital market, Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. (OSE) will introduce futures based on CNX Nifty which is a major Indian stock index used as a benchmark in various financial instruments.
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2. Outline of Trading
(1) Trading Hours (JST):
From 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m.to 3:00 a.m. on the next day
Singapore joins the RQFII party
City state given 50b yuan quota during visit by Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli
October 23, 2013--Singapore has bolstered its credentials as an offshore yuan hub, joining Hong Kong and London as the only the third centre outside mainland China allowed to use the currency to trade in Chinese stocks and bonds.
The city state would obtain 50 billion yuan (HK$63.6 billion) worth of quota under the renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) scheme, the country's central bank said yesterday. The announcement came during a visit by Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli.
