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HKMC issues second ILBS issuance for $423m as investor demand grows

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is an anchor investor in SPV Bauhinia 2, which contains a $107m sustainability tranche; meanwhile, the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation will have a new CEO in December.

September 13, 2024

APRA eyes phasing out AT1 bonds

The Credit Suisse crisis shows that the bonds don't necessarily provide stability to banks and investors as designed; APRA has proposed a different capital framework from January 1, 2027.

September 10, 2024

Bond investors eye Hong Kong as offshore RMB hub as China access grows

Greater liberalisation and new access schemes aim to help offshore investors tap China's vast bond market, plus give them tools to better manage risk and liquidity. How can fixed income portfolios capitalise on these initiatives?

HSBC

HK’s Urban Renewal Authority sees strong demand for HK$12bn bond amid tough market

The transaction is one of the largest HKD-denominated issuances to date; however, the SAR's property market is tough, with giant New World Development set to announce its first loss in 20 years.

September 03, 2024

Demand for Korean bonds growing strongly in 2024: JP Morgan

In addition, there is growing demand for issuance in Asia's renewables market and also for private credit, according to senior managers at the bank.

June 25, 2024

China’s 2024 GDP target attainable only by major actions: analysts

Beijing will issue a spree of special-purpose bonds in order to help meet the ambitious GDP target, but more reforms are likely needed to boost output.

March 19, 2024

IWD Deal Analysis: How IIX’s WLB6 Orange bond helps women’s livelihoods in Asia

Since 2017, Impact Investment Exchange has raised $228 million to support women’s economic empowerment in Asia, with the deal size and number of investors on an upward trend.

March 07, 2024

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE POLL 2023: Asian debt markets sharpen ESG focus

Investors and borrowers are getting a lot savvier across a wider range of sustainable finance instruments. This is paving the way for more innovative issuance to achieve goals in newer areas like biodiversity, energy transition and gender equality, finds the 6th annual ANZ/FinanceAsia poll.

ANZ

High yield bond market resilient in Q1 2023 – White & Case

Research from the law firm reports improved global high yield bond activity despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, including a weak M&A pipeline.

June 06, 2023