Asia
HKEX to clear SOFR cross-currency swaps from early 2021
Legacy Libor cross-currency swaps could move to SOFR discounting at the same time
Banks rent ready-made algos for FX trading
NatWest, XTX Markets and others develop new outsourcing model for tech
An end to the loveless marriage with the US dollar?
Covid-19 represents an unexpected shock that could cause further US dollar decoupling, which could show up in next week’s Cofer data release, writes Gary Smith of Tabula Investment Management
LCH to accept Sing dollar bonds as collateral
Singapore’s banks hope move will ease margin funding burdens, and speed direct membership
MUFG: Covid response could spur e-FX shift in Japan
FX head says operational agility during pandemic could lead to greater electronification
Indonesia eyes netting changes to enable derivatives CCP
Central bank says legal amendments will pave way for locally cleared NDFs and interest rate swaps
Swaps platform aims to cut out the banks – but not entirely
Peer-to-peer newcomer FX HedgePool targets asset managers’ month-end hedging activity
Malaysia has triumphed in FX reforms – but what comes next?
Relinquishing currency controls will be a much harder task
Jittery ringgit spurs options growth in Malaysia
Local corporates seek new hedging tools, but longer-term options liquidity lacking
Deutsche Bank to launch e-FX pricing engine in Singapore
German bank’s move will increase number of liquidity providers with local pricing capacity to nine
USD/HKD carry trade shrugs off interventions
Rate differential drives Hong Kong currency higher despite HKMA’s efforts
BLTs and glitchy Wi-Fi: lockdown life for FX execs
With traders transacting trillions from their living rooms, currency markets are adapting to new normal
Banks trade first USD/CNY cross-currency swap versus SOFR
Risk-free rate sets new milestone with Crédit Agricole and Bank of China’s $10m trade
Singapore engine push yet to win over all LPs
JP became latest to improve local pricing capability on April 1, but other LPs are sceptical
Is there a dollar funding squeeze in China?
China could benefit from joining the Fed’s dollar swaps network but political obstacles bar the way
FX data shows hold, reject divide in G10 vs the rest
Use of analytics can help reduce last look and improve FX Code adherence, says EBS executive
India preps margin regime as parliament debates netting law
Lawmakers thrash out bill on close-out netting; margin rules likely to follow in H1
Two more banks consider Singapore engines
Fight to be dominant regional FX hub continues
Asia keener to adopt mobile FX trading – BidFX
Fintech firm updates mobile app to offer more features; security concerns represent major development challenges
StanChart’s e-FX trading engine goes live in Singapore
Trade latency has been cut by more than 80%, Standard Chartered says
Banks aim to reach more Asia FX clients with Symphony/WeChat app
Main benefit of Symphony on WeChat is ease of communication on a platform traders use regularly, says BNPP
Bank of Thailand grapples with baht appreciation
Central bank relaxes FX regulations and cuts rates as baht hits six-year high
EM forecaster of 2019: City Index
CNY could hit 7.5 in H2 2020 as trade doubts linger and time runs out for Trump