Asian syndicated loans brace for grim quarter as elections, trade war hamper deal volumes
Asia’s syndicated loan market, which slowed in the first quarter, thanks to the US-China trade war, looming elections in south and southeast Asia and a bump in the offshore bond market, is set for an even worse three months ahead, participants believe. Bankers are now pinning their hopes on a strong second half. Pan Yue reports.
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