China’s bond market is sized at 20 trillion USD — the second largest in the world, after the US. Thanks to both onshore and offshore segments, relatively low volatility, and influx of green bonds, the market looks especially attractive for foreign investors looking to buy Chinese credit. 

Strong earnings within technology and manufacturing are driving gains in the Japanese markets. And, with changes surrounding foreign exchange and interest rates, there is the opportunity to go even further. 

India is one of the fastest growing economies, both within the APAC region and around the world. Domestic funding has been key to the country’s stability — this is evident in both the equity and fixed income markets and there is room for expansion.

South Korea has one of the largest economies in the world, with its market cap ranking 4th in Asia and 14th globally. The country is also seeing an influx in foreign investment, with 30% of investment in its stock market coming from external sources.

While Asia has long been known as a critical investment destination, there have been significant recent developments surrounding the diversity of opportunities on offer. 

As many emerging-market countries have acute needs for climate finance in areas such as resilience, adaptation, and the renewable energy transition, what measures can be taken to pave the way forward and bridge this climate finance gap? 

Via regulatory frameworks, built-in efficiencies, and tax incentives, Hong Kong naturally attracts capital. And now, greater integration with the Greater Bay Area is encouraging additional opportunity within technology and venture capital, making the prospect of founding and growing businesses even more appealing.

Hong Kong issuers could continue to launch more fixed-income ETFs to diversify product offerings and satisfy investor demand, but it’s not clear if volume will be enough in a rate-cutting environment.

TOKYO, Oct 23 Reuters Tokyo Metro39;s shares shot up 44 in their market debut on Wednesday after Japan39;s largest initial public offering in six years bagged it 2.3 billion with promises of generous dividends. The stock39;s price was 1,722 yen 11.35 at the midday trading break giving Tokyo Metro, one of the capital39;s two major subway […]

Oct 23 Reuters Indian shares rose on Wednesday, after struggling for direction in early trade, as gains in Bajaj Finance lifted sentiment that has been bogged down through most of October by dull corporate earnings and sustained foreign selling. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.2 at 24,520 points as of 1000 a.m. IST, while the SP […]