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Banks responsible for the fixing of the CNH Hibor should submit rates that reflect their true level of funding, minimising risks of market manipulation and increasing its credibility, say experts.
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The recent jump in yields of emerging market debt caused by a rise in US Treasury yields could feed through into central bank reaction in the emerging world -
Non-China CNH bond issuers have stayed away from the market in recent months after cross currency swaps moved out of favour. Yet as the tide turns, global names are returning to the market.
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After months of investors seemingly buying any SSA new issue at any price, sanity seems to have been restored this week. A slow Belgian dollar issue and an EIB EARN where the syndicate has taken every step to ensure the deal sells are demonstrating that the buyside is thinking more carefully.
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Covered bond issuers have finally woken up to the realisation that conditions are not going to get any better for them any time soon. Rather than hold out for yet another basis point, some have decided to pile into the market. There is a risk of overcrowding, but that’s probably better than the alternative — leaving it too late.
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Loans bankers expect a flurry of activity from South Korea in the next two months but with Korean banks pulling back from domestic lending, borrowers may have to turn to Taiwan for funds. The likelihood is that Taiwanese banks will be ready to support them — but borrowers would be wise to be wary.
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The 'bloodbath' that took place in emerging market bonds last week may not be the last of the outflows, analysts warn
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One measure of factory activity in China indicated contraction, another showed expansion. Analysts' opinions signal renewed optimism
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In this round of recent regulatory news, China released new rules to rein in currency speculation, ICBC kicked off its renminbi clearing service in Singapore, Thailand plans to curtail capital inflows by imposing controls on foreign bond investors and Malaysia launches its first online platform to trade unlisted securities.
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Top 3 Asia (ex Japan) G3 DCM Transactions - 2012 YTD
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—Nitin Gulabani, global head of fx, rates and credit trading at Standard Chartered in Singapore, on the impact the Basel III add-on against corporate hedging transactions will have on the market.
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The continued increase in capital flows into China could heighten renminbi appreciation pressure, setting back the nation’s exchange rate reform, says the bank.
