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Japanese trading costs fall by a third in January
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's new Arrowhead platform is allowing much faster and cheaper trading and thus enticing more hedge funds into the market.
By Cate Rocchi
12 March 2010
The changing face of ratings
Yu-Tsung Chang, head of Asia-Pacific ratings at Standard and Poor’s, talks about the role of rating agencies in Asia’s credit markets.
By Mei Tuicolo
9 March 2010
FTSE makes peace with Shanghai bourse on A50
The index provider is finally settling with the Shanghai Stock Exchange over an infringement lawsuit dating back to 2006.
By Liz Mak
4 March 2010
Markets
Could have been worse, say lawyers of Hong Kong shorting rules
A new rule announced by Hong Kong's regulators could be the first in a process of alignment with other jurisdictions.
By Simon Osborne | 4 March 2010
Markets
Asian buy-side firms review broker relationships
A sharp fall in commission payments last year meant institutions had less equity commission from which to allocate costs for sell-side research and services, says Greenwich ...
By Joseph Marsh | 22 February 2010
Markets
Australian fund-passport proposal is a "long-term" plan
New recommendations for the fund industry in Australia are likely to be considered alongside tax-rule changes proposed in December, says Geoff Weir of the Australian Financial ...
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
Markets
Chi-East to go live by end of Q2
The crossing network intends to launch simultaneously for cash equities in four regional markets.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 February 2010
Markets
More clarity sought on central clearing plans
Corporate and financial firms want to know more about the likely impact of central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives, according to Greenwich Associates. A big issue ...
By Joseph Marsh | 9 February 2010
Comment
Asian liquidity sees an upturn
After falling since June, ITG's liquidity indicator for the region rose in December, helped by growing trading volumes and a drop in trading costs.
By Joseph Marsh | 8 February 2010
Markets
Arrowhead attracting equity traders to Japan
While higher volumes and faster trading have been welcomed, the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s new trading platform creates a challenge for alternative venues.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 February 2010
Markets
Thai PM says government mulling sovereign wealth fund
Abhisit Vejjajiva also underlined a commitment to reforming the country's financial system in an address to delegates attending AsianInvestor's conference in Bangkok.
By Joseph Marsh | 3 February 2010
Markets
UK high earners eye Asian destinations
Hong Kong and Singapore top the list of Asian locations to which wealthy UK residents would move to avoid higher taxes and regulatory uncertainty, according to law firm Withers.
By Joseph Marsh | 2 February 2010
Markets
Will Taiwan refund tax on offshore mandates?
A little-known change in Taiwan's tax rules could mean a 20% tax rebate on institutional mandate fees for offshore asset managers – or could it?
By Liz Mak | 1 February 2010
Markets
Optimism still high among Asian investors
But their expectation of a swift US recovery is waning, according to a survey by ING Investment Management.
By Joseph Marsh | 28 January 2010
Markets
Fund industry wants ETF issues resolved, says SSgA
Regulatory uncertainty still clouds parts of the exchange-traded funds market, says a new report from State Street Global Advisors.
By Joseph Marsh | 27 January 2010
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