Loan market takes a hit as launches delayed and roadshows pulled

The outbreak of the coronavirus has added to challenges in a surprising part of Asia’s capital markets — loan syndications, typically known for being resilient and slower to be hit by global worries. But as Pan Yue reports, new loan launches have been put on the backburner and roadshows are being cancelled. Bankers are expecting more covenant waivers and difficulties in building their client base.