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We would like to update you on important changes we are making to FinanceAsia and its sister title CorporateTreasurer.

How far will capital markets evolve to mitigate the threat of a possible next wave of the pandemic or will they, given a short hiatus, simply return to the old status quo? We welcome your comments and criticisms.

China wants more foreign investment but this ambition could be crippled if it chooses the Tiananmen path in Hong Kong.

Our reporters are taking a short break to welcome in the Year of the Pig.

It's been another fruitful year at FinanceAsia, covering the stories that matter most to you, our readers. So stay engaged with us as we look forward to an even more constructive 2019.

Smart Insight International completed a $1.0 billion convertible via JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and HSBC, whilst HSBC leads the debt capital market race with $25.1 billion year-to-date.

Tongkun Group Co lead the way in ECM this week, as Indonesia reaches the highest year-to-date volume on record with $18.4 billion via 23 deals this week.

Asia exluding-Japan insurance ECM falls to lowest year-to-date level since 2010, and real estate DCM reached the highest volume year-to-date on record with $50.5 billion via 199 deals.