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Singapore: Financial System Stability Assessment

November 14, 2013--Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Singapore financial system is highly developed, and well regulated and supervised. Singapore is one of the world's largest financial centers, built around a core of domestic and international banks, and also offers a wide range of non-bank services.

The authorities have given strong emphasis to integrity and stability in finance and to compliance with international standards, and have addressed most recommendations made by the 2004 FSAP. Singapore's current regulation and supervision are among the best globally. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) oversees the entire financial system' and has the analytical and operational capabilities to do so effectively. Singapore is exposed to a broad array of domestic and global risks' especially in light of its interconnectedness with other financial centers. The most pressing vulnerability appears to stem from the rapid growth of credit and real estate prices in recent years' but the financial system is also exposed to possible spillovers from a future tightening of U.S. monetary policy' an economic slowdown in China' or a deterioration of economic conditions in Europe. The team's stress tests suggest that these risks are manageable. This reflects banks' large capital and other cushions, and the decisive macroprudential actions taken by MAS to address the threat of a bubble in the housing sector.

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Source: IMF


IMF Country Report-Singapore Selected Issues

November 14, 2013--Restructuring to raise productivity
Successful implementation of Singapore's policies to reduce labor intensity hinges of raising productivity in tandem with wages. In 2010, Singapore embarked on a program to raise economy-wide labor productivity by 2-3 percent per year over the next 10 years.

In addition to measures incentivizing companies to upgrade technology and employees' skills and encourage workers to seek additional training, the authorities' strategy relies on reducing the dependence on foreign workers.

The resulting tighter labor market conditions were anticipated to raise real wages and, in turn, support productivity growth by encouraging investments in physical and human capital. To protect long-term competitiveness, annual wage guidelines are set with the goal of keeping real wages in line with productivity over time.

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Source: IMF


As oil flows east, race is wide open to price Asia's imports

Shanghai crude futures to launch in new free trade zone
China import restrictions, lack of oil producers' backing seen as hurdles
Platts Dubai, DME Oman, Russian ESPO also potential Asia oil price markers
November 13, 2013--China will increasingly dominate global oil trade with a fuel import bill worth half a trillion dollars a year by the end of the decade-a lucrative prospect for futures exchanges battling to provide the benchmark to price Asia's oil.

There is no dominant Asian contract to value the 30 million barrels of oil consumed on the continent every day- a third of global demand.

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Source: Reuters


Hang Seng is first HK financial institution to launch RQFII ETF

November 13, 2013--Hang Seng will launch a Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) exchange-traded fund (ETF)- the Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index ETF (Fund)-making it the first local financial institution in Hong Kong to issue an RQFII ETF.

The Fund has been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission and is expected to be listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) on November 26 2013 (RMB Counter stock code: 83128 / HKD Counter stock code: 03128). It will be available for subscription at Hang Seng Bank branches between November 12-19 2013. The Fund units are denominated in renminbi and, after the Fund is listed, investors can trade in either renminbi counter or HKD counter in the SEHK.

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Source: The Asset


4 New ETFs to be Listed on December 5, 2013 (Thu.)-BlackRock Group, "iShares(R)" Series (Second Installment)

November 13, 2013--Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the listings of four new ETFs managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. These four issues use the JDR scheme and will be listed on Thursday, December 5, 2013.

Ticker Issue Name Underlying Index Trading Unit
1587 iShares S&P 100 ETF-JDR S&P 100 1 unit
1588 iShares Russell 2000 ETF-JDR Russell 2000 Index 1 unit
1589 iShares High Dividend ETF-JDR Morningstar® Dividend Yield Focus Index SM 1 unit
1590 iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF-JDR Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index 1 unit

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Source: TSE


China vows 'decisive' role for markets, results by 2020

November 12, 2013--China's leaders pledged to let markets play a "decisive" role in the economy as they unveiled a reform agenda for the next decade on Tuesday, looking to secure new drivers of future growth.

China aims to achieve "decisive results" in its reform push by 2020, with economic changes in focus, the ruling Communist Party said in a communiqué released by state media at the end of a four-day conclave of its 205-member Central Committee.

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Source: Reuters


BNY Mellon Granted Singapore Capital Markets Services Licence

Enables company to expand its investment management business and manufacture locally
November 12, 2013--BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has been awarded a Capital Markets Services licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for its new dedicated Singapore-based subsidiary* to provide fund management services in Singapore. The licence was approved on 11, November 2013.

With the new licence, the Singapore subsidiary, BNY Mellon Investment Management Singapore Pte. Limited, will be able to conduct a full range of investment management activities, including research, portfolio management, marketing and sales of collective investment schemes. BNY Mellon Investment Management has been offering global investmen, solutions to institutional investors in the region through its investment boutiques, each with their own independent investment philosophy and strategy. The new licence will help the company expand its existing institutional business in Singapore and strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. It will also enable the company to start building local manufacturing capabilities.

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Source: BNY Melon


South Korea's derivatives decline threatens equity trade

November 12, 2013--South Korea's derivatives market, once the world's largest by trading volume, is suffering a sharp drop in liquidity as stricter regulations damp appetite and drive investors to neighbouring markets in China and Japan.

The country was the world's top derivatives trader until 2011 thanks to heavy retail investor activity in equity derivatives. Last year it fell to fifth ranked in the world, and is now not even in the top 10 as retail investors deserted the market after regulators raised the entry barriers against them.

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Source: FT.com


ASX looks to volatility-linked products to drive Australia Vix futures liquidity

November 12, 2013--Increasing the potential liquidity pool a major aim for Australia volatility futures market

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is looking to extend the product suite linked to its recently launched Vix futures in order to avoid the issue of low liquidity which has dogged other attempts by Asian exchanges to kick-start similar domestic markets.

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Source: Risk.net


SGX introduces new Asian Index Futures

November 12, 2013--Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to introduce three new Asian Index Futures to provide investors wider access to almost all of Asia's key capital and growth markets.

The new contracts, namely the SGX-PSE MSCI Philippines Index Futures, SGX MSCI Thailand Index Futures and SGX MSCI India Index Futures, complement SGX's extensive suite of equity derivatives offerings. In addition, it provides global investors deeper and more extensive reach into Asia's emerging markets. The three new contracts will commence trading from 25 November 2013.

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Source: Singapore Exchange (SGX)


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