Upheaval looms in booking Asian trades

International banks have traditionally consolidated all trades in London but regulatory developments are making this model unviable

Monday 9 December 2013 at 17:00

Global banks are reviewing where they book Asian trades amid regulatory pressures that are forcing them to overhaul their trading businesses.

A number of institutions, including Nomura and Credit Suisse, are restructuring or reviewing their global trading models with a view to creating new booking hubs in Asia, according to bankers and consultants. As the development drives up the cost of trading, some banks may exit smaller Asian markets.