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The Hong Kong securities regulator has published a proposal to make H-Reits more attractive, but its suggestions are unlikely to bring in new business. The regulator needs to act on tax if it really wants to take advantage of Mainland companies looking to list property overseas.

Asian borrowers have started selling perpetual bonds again, buoyed by hungry private bank buyers and at least a modicum of clarity around interest rates. But restraint is essential if they are to avoid a repeat of last year, when they pushed the perp structure to its limits and pulled the market down on their own heads.

So far Europe's peripheral sovereigns have enjoyed a barnstorming start to the year's fundraising. But Spain is at risk of missing out if it does not act quickly.

Unitranche debt is gaining traction among Europe’s mid-caps. On a continent where small and medium-sized companies have long been short on financing options, this can only be a good thing.

Asian borrowers have started selling perpetual bonds again, buoyed by hungry private bank buyers and at least a modicum of clarity around interest rates. But restraint is essential if they are to avoid a repeat of last year, when they pushed the perp structure to its limits and pulled the market down on their own heads.

Ah, the holidays! I know everyone has only just got back but already I’m looking forward to the next break. Not for me, you understand: I’m always on holiday. No, I just can’t wait for everyone to get out of town again, and in two weeks’ time Chinese New Year will oblige.

Initial price thoughts are a useful price discovery tool in illiquid markets. But in core markets where liquidity is high, they can obfuscate how successful a deal has been. It is time to consider doing away with them where possible.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is up to its old tricks again, intervening to postpone an IPO that had been poised to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The CSRC’s actions suggest that it is not yet ready to give up control. Issuers might have to wait a little longer for a fully market-oriented China IPO market.

January frontloading is traditional for sovereign issuers, but could be more important this year than ever. Investor demand and the prospect of rising rates mean savvy states should follow the lead of the first issuers of the year — and quickly.

January frontloading is traditional for sovereign issuers, but could be more important this year than ever. Investor demand and the prospect of rising rates mean savvy states should follow the lead of the first issuers of the year — and quickly.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is up to its old tricks again, intervening to postpone an IPO that had been poised to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The CSRC’s actions suggest that it is not yet ready to give up control. Issuers might have to wait a little longer for a fully market-oriented China IPO market.

Anthony Belchambers, ceo of the Futures and Options Association, is to step down from his role at the listed derivatives trade body.