Asia Pacific
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China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) will sell Rmb23 billion of dim sum bonds in 2013 via two batches for the first time, marking what may be a turning point in Beijing’s dim sum strategy. -
United Overseas Bank has priced a Rmb500m ($81m) three year deal at 2.5%, joining HSBC, Standard Chartered and DBS in issuing offshore renminbi bonds listed in Singapore.
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Emerging markets are in better positions now than they were in 2008 to withstand external shocks. But some of them are still vulnerable, research finds
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Volatility in bond markets has increased since talk about the Federal Reserve's plans to stop printing money. But analysts say look to Japan, rather than the US
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Tighter valuations and low potential for renminbi appreciation in near term means now is a good time to take some profit in the dim sum market, according to UBS Wealth Management.
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Companies in emerging markets are likely to increase spending and investment this year, a survey of senior finance executives shows
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A flurry of activity is expected by loans bankers from South Korea in the next two months as tensions with the North have eased
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A new indicator that tracks emerging market companies' expectations for activity in the year ahead rose, although it remained at a weak level
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In this roundup of offshore renminbi news, market awaits the launch of CNH Hibor, international names tap Hong Kong and Taiwan’s renminbi bond markets, and data shows record year-to-date dim sum issuance.
