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Stewart Paterson

Taurus Advisors LLP

Macroeconomics

The Turkish Lira has plummeted 14.5% against the dollar and 11% against the Euro since the start of October. While the Lira has never been a great store of value, even by its own standards this fall is alarming in its speed.  Turkey has USD420bn of external debt of which about USD100bn is short term (2015 Nominal GDP was UD718bn). The country continues to run a a current account deficit despite politically unacceptably low growth and a low oil price (it is an oil importer). Unemployment has been…

The Turkish Lira has plummeted 14.5% against the dollar and 11% against the Euro since the start of October. While the Lira has never been a great store of value, even by its own standards this fall is alarming in its speed.  Turkey has USD420bn of external debt of which about USD100bn is short term (2015 Nominal GDP was UD718bn). The country continues to run a a current account deficit despite politically unacceptably low growth and a low oil price (it is an oil importer). Unemployment has been…

Money Matters: Is the Lira Signalling Default Is on the Way?

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The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a joint announcement on 25 November 2016 approving the launch of the long-awaited Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect and trading commenced this week on 5 December 2016. This supplements the prior joint official announcement made by the SFC and the CSRC in August 2016.

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a joint announcement on 25 November 2016 approving the launch of the long-awaited Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect and trading commenced this week on 5 December 2016. This supplements the prior joint official announcement made by the SFC and the CSRC in August 2016.

The Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect. A Legal Update from Dechert's Financial Services Group

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions, Bixmoor

Bixmoor

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions

Bixmoor specialises in providing bespoke research to business, governments and the financial community on China and neighbouring regions. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients, based on our expertise, our reliability and our determination to find the right solution.

Not so long ago China's renminbi was being touted as an up-and-coming currency. But recent figures from SWIFT suggest that the it is being used less and less for international trade payments and now ranks below the Canadian dollar.

Not so long ago China's renminbi was being touted as an up-and-coming currency. But recent figures from SWIFT suggest that the it is being used less and less for international trade payments and now ranks below the Canadian dollar.

Renminbi Fails to Make the International Grade

Having broken convincingly through 100, the DXY (trade weighted dollar index) has pulled back in the past few days to test its break. The Italian referendum, as expected, produced a bad outcome for believers in the single European currency but as it turns out it was so widely expected that it triggered short covering in the Euro. I would highlight a few data points in the next few days that may add to dollar strength, cement the break-out in the DXY and lead to an acceleration in the up-trend in…

Having broken convincingly through 100, the DXY (trade weighted dollar index) has pulled back in the past few days to test its break. The Italian referendum, as expected, produced a bad outcome for believers in the single European currency but as it turns out it was so widely expected that it triggered short covering in the Euro. I would highlight a few data points in the next few days that may add to dollar strength, cement the break-out in the DXY and lead to an acceleration in the up-trend in…

Money Matters: Short-Term Dollar Catalysts.

Over the past five years or so, since the RMB moved into over-valuation territory, there has been a consistent and inverse relationship between the RMB and US bond yields. RMB strength has been associated with rising US bond yields while RMB weakness has been associated with falling bond yields. The rationale should be apparent but as RMB weakness is associated with the potential for Chinese exporters to lower their USD prices (and incidentally reduce Asian corporate earnings outside of China)…

 Over the past five years or so, since the RMB moved into over-valuation territory, there has been a consistent and inverse relationship between the RMB and US bond yields. RMB strength has been associated with rising US bond yields while RMB weakness has been associated with falling bond yields. The rationale should be apparent but as RMB weakness is associated with the potential for Chinese exporters to lower their USD prices (and incidentally reduce Asian corporate earnings outside of China)…

Money Matters: US Bond Yields & USD/RMB - A Paradigm Shift?

China

China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd. provides a variety of financial services. The Company offers asset management, banking, securities services, financial leasing, trust services, and investment services. China Huarong Asset Management maintains branch locations throughout China.

Sinolink Securities Co., Ltd. brokers securities trading, trades securities, underwrites securities, provides securities custody services and financial advising services.

AnXin Trust Co., Ltd-A is a non-banking financial firm.  The Company's businesses include trust deposit, trust loan, securities trading, financing lease, securities underwriting, and other financial services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also invests in real estate development.

Guoyuan Securities Co., Ltd. offers securities brokerage and asset management services.

Changjiang Securities Co. Ltd. through its subsidiaries provides securities brokerage, asset management, fixed income, equity investment, derivatives products, and other investment services.

Changjiang Securities Company (000783 CH)

Western Securities Company Limited provides securities services such as brokerage, investment and financial advisory, underwriting and sponsorship, self-operation, asset management, investment fund distribution, and futures intermediary businesses.

Dongxing Securities Co., Ltd. operates securities businesses. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, underwriting, securities asset management, fund consignment, financing, and intermediate services. Dongxing Securities conducts businesses domestically and internationally.

Caitong Securities Co.,Ltd. operates securities businesses. The Company provides securities brokerage, securities underwriting, asset management, credit trading, investment banking, and securities consulting services. Caitong Securities also conducts futures and fund management businesses.

Nanjing Securities Co., Ltd. operates securities businesses. The Company provides securities brokerage, securities underwriting, asset management, credit trading, financial derivatives trading, and internet financial services. Nanjing Securities mainly conducts businesses in China.

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. provides securities services. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities investment fund agency, securities asset management, and other services. Shenwan Hongyuan Group provides services in China.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited is a global, diversified financial services group. The Company offers services that include securities, commodities, investment banking and venture capital.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS IN)

Moelis & Company is an investment bank. The Company provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings. Moelis & Company offers its services worldwide.

Tata Investment Corporation Limited invests in land, stocks and debentures.  The Company has been granted a mandate allowing it to takeover the management and control of companies.

Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund invests in infrastructure assets in Korea and delivers returns to the shareholders.  The investment assets include toll-roads, tunnels, subway, marine terminal port, and bridges.

Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a global investment manager. The Firm manages portfolios focused on real assets, including real estate, infrastructure and commodities, along with preferred securities and other income solutions. Cohen & Steers serves individual and institutional investors around the world through a broad range of investment vehicles.

Piper Sandler Cos operates as a financial services firm. The Company provides investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring, and financial advisory services to businesses, institutions, and individuals. Piper Jaffray serves customers worldwide.

Crisil Ltd. operates a credit rating agency in India. The Company specializes in the areas of risk identification, classification and assessment, across a broad spectrum of industries.

Azimut Holding SpA offers investment management services.  The Company manages open-end mutual and pension funds, and offers investment advice and insurance. Azimut distributes its products through financial consultants in northern and central Italy.

Brederode SA is an investment company which actively manages a portfolio of listed and private equity investments.  The Company seeks to provide dividend income, and appreciation on the disposal of investments.  Brederode invests in listed companies it judges to be undervalued.  The Company's private equity investments are fixed-term partnerships in companies in Europe and the US.

IG Group Holdings PLC is a global online trading company, providing access to financial markets, including shares, indices, commodities and binaries to a retail and institutional client base. The Company is a global provider of CFDs and forex. IG operates across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the US, where it offers limited risk derivatives via the Nadex brand.

Soochow Securities Company Limited provides securities-related services such as brokerage, investment and financial advisory, underwriting and sponsorship, proprietary trading, asset management and investment fund distribution. The Company also provides intermediary services to futures companies.

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Money Matters: Is the Lira Signalling Default Is on the Way?

The Turkish Lira has plummeted 14.5% against the dollar and 11% against the Euro since the start of October. While the Lira has never been a great...

Stewart Paterson

The Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect. A Legal Update from Dechert's Financial Services Group

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a joint announcement on 25...

Dechert LLP

Renminbi Fails to Make the International Grade

Not so long ago China's renminbi was being touted as an up-and-coming currency. But recent figures from SWIFT suggest that the it is being used...

Bixmoor

Money Matters: Short-Term Dollar Catalysts.

Having broken convincingly through 100, the DXY (trade weighted dollar index) has pulled back in the past few days to test its break. The Italian...

Stewart Paterson

Money Matters: US Bond Yields & USD/RMB - A Paradigm Shift?

Over the past five years or so, since the RMB moved into over-valuation territory, there has been a consistent and inverse relationship between...

Stewart Paterson

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