Regions Archive

The iShares RMB Bond Index ETF, Asia's first offshore renminbi bond exchange-traded fund, listed on Tuesday in Hong Kong. It follows a strong month for the asset class, as inflows into Asian ETFs increased to US$4 billion in May from US$1 billion in April. read more>

As European Union members consider implementing a financial transaction tax, the effect it could have on the repo market is seen by some to be a serious threat to market liquidity. read more>

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Group's ICE Futures US exchange has today launched interval price limit (IPL) functionality on futures contracts. read more>

Technology provider Tora has hired Brian Tafaro in a new role to support sales in Japan of liquidity services and provide client coverage, in tandem with additional similar responsibilities for the rest of Asia. read more>

High-frequency trading (HFT) makes up just a small percentage of the market, despite a common perception that is has become widespread, according to research by brokerage Abel/Noser. read more>

A mild boost to swap futures volumes on Eris Exchange since Monday's OTC derivatives clearing deadline for buy-side firms is minor compared to long-term expectations, the venue said. read more>

Almost a month after the Commodity Future Trading Commission's (CFTC) publication of its rules for swap execution facilities (SEF), the only applicant is the regime's leading detractor. read more>

Pan-European regulatory regime MiFID II was yesterday jolted forward as the Council of the European Union's final position emerged, although dark pool use for the buy-side will be significantly reduced. read more>

ASX Group, the owner of the Australian Securities Exchange, has moved ahead with its plans to launch OTC derivatives clearing and a collateral management service. read more>

The US House of Representatives has approved legislation that would exempt foreign derivatives trading by US firms from federal oversight, raising hopes that US regulators will relax their proposals. read more>