Asia Pacific
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IIF sounds alarm on Western bank retreat from emerging markets, as capital flows are forecast to fall to $746bn this year -
The Reserve Bank of India kept rates on hold, warning that fiscal consolidation is critical to create the space to cut rates without the imminent risk of resurgent inflation
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Was Warren Buffett's appearance on Chinese TV over the weekend an attempt to reassure retail investors that China's market rally will continue?
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China's repressed financial system has heaped on the risk that the central bank will soon sit on large losses on its FX holdings, a fillip for SWF-led investments
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Asian export economies are now better insulated against a slowdown in Europe and the US than they were in 2008-9, according to new research
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The apparent decoupling between asset markets – EM equities, in particular - and continued macro stress this week is a source of optimism for some and fear for others. Take your pick.
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The development of offshore renminbi will result in tighter Hong Kong dollar liquidity, leading to a slowdown in loans offered and deposits sought in the latter currency, believe analysts.
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Warnings that loose monetary policy to turbo-charge growth to 7% could sow the seeds of a hard landing in two years time
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The bulk of the $600 billion in new funds sought by the IMF will have to come from large emerging economies. It's do or die.
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Hong Kong-based banks are poised to benefit from added liquidity in the CNH market following policy changes made by the HKMA. However, the bond market may not see much of a short-term upside, analysts say.
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Top 3 Offshore RMB DCM Transactions - Last Year Rolling (Jan 18 2011 to Jan 17 2012)
