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Co-published

Capital markets are key to keeping credit flowing

Developing economies as a group are investing more than twice as much in infrastructure as the mature economies. The result is exploding demand for finance, especially debt ...

By Deven Sharma, S&P | 17 February 2011

Macro & Markets

Growing NPLs won't cripple China banking sector, says S&P

China’s banking sector will have a higher non-performing loan ratio in coming years, but good profitability, strong liquidity and adequate capitalisation will enable the ...

By Lillian Liu | 23 July 2010

Co-published

What East Asia-Pacific countries have to teach the world

Eleven countries in the East Asia-Pacific have fared better during the recent global recession because their governments took difficult measures in response to past crises. ...

By John Chambers, S&P | 30 June 2010

Co-published

Past experience stands Asia-Pacific in good stead for 2010

Default rates are expected to decline this year and the number of negative outlooks will continue to trend lower, but certain sectors are still vulnerable, Standard & Poor's says.

By Ian Thompson | 31 March 2010

Corporate

Japan Airlines decides to stay with Oneworld

Sticking with American Airlines in Oneworld could be a stop-gap move for Japan Airlines while it seeks financial stability.

By Edward Russell | 10 February 2010

Co-published

Asian sovereigns won't retreat from the debt markets yet

Many Asia-Pacific governments face the difficult task of controlling inflation and asset price appreciation at a time when economic support measures and borrowing needs remain ...

By William Hess | 18 December 2009

View Point

Dubai impact not feeding through to Asia

Asia appears relatively immune from Dubai’s debt problems, while Dubai World says less than half the amount of debt initially believed to be affected is included under the ...

By Edward Russell | 3 December 2009

View Point

Could Dubai trigger another global crisis?

The Dubai government’s request for a standstill on Dubai World debt could be the beginning of a sovereign default.

By Edward Russell | 30 November 2009

Co-published

Financial crisis could be positive for securitisation in Asia

The availability of cheaper and easier financing alternatives and the diverse market environment are impeding the growth of securitisation markets in the region, but there are ...

By Fabienne Michaux | 27 November 2009

Co-published

New Asean ratings scale guides investors in a shifting economy

As the global downturn shows signs of bottoming out, Standard & Poor’s regional credit ratings scale for Asean could prove useful as a benchmark to differentiate among issuers ...

By Suzanne Smith | 29 October 2009

Co-published

Stable outlook for Hong Kong's roller-coaster property market

Recovery is partly due to "hot" money inflows, but limited supply will keep the commercial sector on track, while demand for residential housing will be supported by low ...

By Christopher Lee | 25 September 2009

View Point

Rapid loan growth puts Chinese banks at risk

Aggressive loan growth could significantly stretch the banks' newly developed risk management systems, and the quality of new loans is expected to be inferior to the quality of ...

By Qiang Liao, Ryan Tsang | 23 July 2009

The role of the dollar called into question

Following suggestions by China's central bank governor for a new world reserve currency, S&P takes a look at why the dollar is so dominant in the first place and what are the ...

By Standard & Poor's | 24 April 2009

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Thai riots weaken outlook

Standard & Poor's lowers its local currency rating for Thailand after anti-government protests turn violent.

By Nick Ferguson | 15 April 2009

View Point

Prospects and pitfalls of an Asian recovery in 2009

Despite recent negative news, a recovery in the Asia-Pacific region is possible in the second half of 2009, but any further shocks will be difficult to counter.

By Dr Subir Gokarn | 26 February 2009

Debt

Long-term sukuk outlook promising after weak 2008

The value of sukuk issuance dropped by more than 56% in 2008 and S&P doesn't expect the market to revive before the second half of 2009. However, several structural factors ...

By Mohamed Damak, Ritesh Maheshwari | 23 January 2009

View Point

How today's turmoil will shape tomorrow's markets

Intra-regional integration cushions Asia-Pacific economies from the global turmoil, while falling inflation rates open the way for monetary stimulus.

By Standard & Poor's | 18 December 2008

Debt

Long-term ratings trend turns south

The bias has shifted towards ratings downgrades in Asia and the three defaults so far this year are likely to be followed by more, according to Standard & Poor's.

By Terry Chan | 4 December 2008

View Point

US home prices: How low can they go?

Prices continue to plunge, but the US housing market doesn't appear to be turning around just yet, writes Standard & Poor's chief economist.

By David Wyss | 23 September 2008

View Point

Is food the new oil?

Standard & Poor's says ongoing high food costs will significantly increase the susceptibility of some countries to negative ratings movements.

By Standard & Poor's | 10 July 2008

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