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Coinflex Launches its Physically Delivered Cryptocurrency Futures Exchange

February 22, 2019--According to a recent report, Coinflex has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency futures company based in Hong Kong.

FTSE Russell's China Bond Research Report -Q4 2018

February 21, 2019--Growth projections for China's bond market remain strong even as the RMB weakens amid trade tensions
China's bond markets are set to evolve at a rapid pace in 2019-even if fears of prolonged trade tensions between the US and China are dominating headlines.

Australia's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

February 21, 2019--Economic growth in Australia picked up strongly in the first half of 2018, and the economy made further strides in its adjustment and rebalancing after the end of the mining investment and commodity price boom.

Currency Matters

February 20, 2019--Currency, for most investors, has always been a topic that causes consternation.
While many investors recognise the diversification value that international investments can bring, the fact that, by definition, such investments bring with them currency considerations adds an additional element to the decision.

SEBI may allow mutual funds & PMS in commodities at March board meet; indices too on cards

February 20, 2019--SEBI may also give its consent to indices in the commodities market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) may allow mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS) in the commodities market at its upcoming board meet scheduled for the second week of March.

Perpetual bond policy will be fine-tuned to aid banking sector

February 20, 2019--China's central bank will further improve its policy on perpetual bonds, with the first issued by a commercial bank last month to supplement capital and the banking sector's capability to support the real economy, bank Vice-Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Tuesday.

Sustainable Finance Is Growing in the World's Worst-Polluting Country

February 19, 2019--Tao Zhang is bullish on sustainability in China-especially when it comes to livestock emissions. The founder of U.S.-China impact investing consortium Dao Ventures has spent much of the past year looking to accelerate investment in more environmentally friendly plant-based or lab-grown meat for Chinese consumers through a new company, Dao Foods.

Publication of JPX Working Paper, Vol.26 "Initiatives in Utilizing Blockchain and Facilitating Open Innovation in Capital Market"

and a supplemental material to JPX Working Paper, Vol.22 "Study on Applicability of Distributed Ledger Technology in Trade Ma
February 19, 2019--Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) today published JPX Working Paper, Vol.26 "Initiatives in Utilizing Blockchain and Facilitating Open Innovation in Capital Market" and a supplemental material to JPX Working Paper, Vol.22 "Study on Applicability of Distributed Ledger Technology in Trade Matching Processes".

Indonesia's Commodity Futures Regulator Releases Regulation for Crypto Futures Market

February 18, 2019--Indonesia's commodity futures regulator has established a legal framework for operating crypto and digital assets futures markets, according to an official press release published on Feb. 18.

Bharat-22 ETF additional offering turns out to be a big draw

February 15, 2019--Bharat-22 ETF additional offering received applications aggregating approximately Rs 50,000 crore

IMF Working Papers-Demographics and the Natural Rate of Interest in Japan

February 15, 2019--Summary:
Japan's aging and shrinking population could lower the natural rate of interest and, together with low inflation expectations, challenge the Bank of Japan's efforts to reflate the economy.