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The Japanese government’s plan to sell inflation-linked bonds this autumn comes at a right time when Abenomics is showing signs of progress, indicating that demand for these notes will likely exceed supply, say experts.

Asiamoney PLUS highlights the latest job changes from across the fixed income and financial markets.

Traditionalists among the ECM set won’t be impressed, but plans for a £33bn distribution of Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland shares to the general public are moving closer to fruition. Those whose eyes glaze at the mention of the “idea that just won’t die” would do well to look again: it is ECM structuring at its best.

Mining company Vedanta Resources has returned to the Asian market, after its US term loan ‘B’ failed to take off. The move to put its faith in Asian lenders is wise and the odds of a successful deal are now stacked in the company’s favour. But there is also plenty more to learn from its mistake.

The European leveraged loan market has made great strides, and investors are finally looking to it as a credible alternative to the dollar. That is good news for issuers across Europe, but borrowers should be wary of pushing too far too soon. Capacity in the local market is not yet large enough to compete with the US.

The headwinds that hit India's economy continue to pose risks to growth, but the country's fate hinges on the government's determination to push through reforms

It would be mad to think that central banks around the world are about to slam the brakes on official stimulus. But the reaction to Ben Bernanke’s slightest of suggestions is a warning that central banks not only need a plan for how to unwind QE — they also need to talk about it.

The Vietnamese sovereign will issue more bonds due to the banking sector crisis as well as low growth and falling taxes. This will encourage international investors and help develop the market.

Top 3 Southeast Asia DCM Transactions - 2013 YTD

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

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

Among the deluge of banks looking to sell Samurai bonds is a handful of inaugural issuers aiming to take advantage of currency and rate opportunities to sell short-term debt.