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As the 10th anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis looms large, the veteran Asia banker sees opportunity for profit in the emerging markets crash and is planning to expand in 'sexy' private markets.

Over 75% of Noble's senior debt holders agree to its $3.5 billion restructuring plan, a crucial step for the turnaround of the embattled commodities trader.

A lawsuit and stock sales underline equity shareholders continuing dissatisfaction with Noble's proposed restructuring as the group defaults on its March 2018 bond issue.

A group of investors present a counterproposal to improve their standing in the embattled commodity trader’s distressed debt exchange.

Investors say the financially-battered commodities trader needs to build on momentum from US oil deal and swiftly outline a debt restructuring plan.

Andy Siow joins Citic CLSA from ANZ, leading the Asia debt syndicate desk for the Chinese broker.

Even as Moody's and S&P again cut the ailing commodities trader's ratings, speculation creditors will throw it a lifeline, propping up bond prices.

Some buy-side investors want to profit from the retreat by banks from privately negotiated deals but the risks of investing in such illiquid markets can be high.

China's efforts to liberalise its bond markets along with its capital account have made funding cheaper for local companies but also raise risk and credit rating questions.