Japanese stocks have hit their highest level in decades. FinanceAsia sister title, AsianInvestor, asks industry experts how much longer the optimism can hold.

Biden may have picked up the baton from Trump when it comes to sanctions, but to what extent it will dent the run on China bonds, is another question.

After the Covid-19 shock of 2020, what should one expect in 2021? This is where some influential money managers in the region see opportunities and challenges.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Jason Pang, meanwhile, said he prefers 3- to 5-year China notes amid risks posed by economic recovery.

Meanwhile, other event participants bemoan a peculiar market characteristic wherein companies choose short-cycle borrowings over long-term bonds even for long-term needs.

There is potential for an even bigger issue, although the government is being responsible in trying to right-size the deal, says one banker.

After notable silence, Kazakhstan looks set to push ahead with its privatisation programme in 2020. Although unlikely before the second quarter, investors and bankers see good reason its top three major state-owned entities will engage the markets.

After announcing a $100 million Series B+ funding, the biotech company’s CEO tells FinanceAsia it is now in full IPO preparation mode with Hong Kong as its preferred destination. However, a dual listing is not out of the question.

Amid concerns over US sanctions, Alibaba-backed Megvii’s potential Hong Kong listing will become a litmus test for investors buying into next-generation technology stocks