Providers and clients in the key Asian markets discuss the effects of the region’s growing influence and importance, tradeability of the renminbi and the developments that are bringing cutting-edge cash management services.

9.0 quake didn’t trip parametric triggers; Reinsurers struggle to absorb losses

Not if, but when; Debt burden numbers don’t lie

Not testing hold-to-maturity books or liquidity risk diminishes credibility; Sterner tests conducted in private might be a better use of time

Higher global inflation and lower growth – stagflation – is on the way. Deflation is much further down the road.

Indian committee suggests controls on microfinance; Central bank keen to foster lending in remote areas

Equity funds struggle; Primary issuance muted

Institutional investors have been poorly served by most platforms. Mergers won’t make much difference.

April deadline for regulation; Margin requirements could be prohibitive

International firms evacuate staff; Further woe for local investment banks

Sáenz continues to fight court conviction; Luzón looks best placed to succeed him

Investment consultants are taking a leaf from Madonna’s playbook and reinventing themselves. Implemented consultancy is causing a commotion but it is far from clear who the winners will be.

BAML told ‘no’; Citi surprises analysts; Capital requirements might yet increase

Bolt-on acquisition of investment banking unit; Integration problems the big challenge

Clampdown on black market FX trade; Long-term fears about default

Biggest Korean investment in Mexican power sector; Further deals in the pipeline

Monetary policy seen as insufficient; Macro-prudential policies also required

Share giveaway might prompt baby boom; Crucial strategic investor role to be decided.

The tables have turned for Craig Donohue. Until recently the Chicago Mercantile Exchange was seen as the chief aggressor in the global battle for bourse market share. Now, as rivals announce ever-more grandiose consolidation plans, the CME’s chief executive is standing firm on his strategy for organic growth. Helen Avery reports.

When, a few decades into the future, we cast our minds back to the early years of the 21st century, how will China shape up in historical perspective? Moreover, how are we likely to view the country’s leaders in these fulcrum years: Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao, president and premier from 2003 to 2013?

After omitting an outright sovereign default from its latest banking system stress test, the EBA must set a high capital ratio for banks to pass, or risk losing all credibility.

Growth in high-yield market funding heightens risk on weaker credits.

Nomura exits, Credit Suisse stumbles?; Rates, currencies, commodities counter credit revenue decrease

Chicago veteran Strong to move to HK; Laroia heads equities, Richdale investment banking

Metalloinvest backs mega merger; Deripaska refuses to sell stake

High-yield business grows on deal wins; Citizens Bank ownership pays off

Departures follow senior investment bank changes; Former Barclays team now in control