AllianceBernstein's Brad Gibson, CLP Holdings' Francis Ho and APG's Gregory Suen discussed investor appetite, greenwashing and taxonomies at FA's China Fixed Income Summit.

Ratings agency Moody's reckons corporate bond defaults will increase into next year, while rival Fitch sees continued pressure on company ratings across the region.

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

It’s hard to ignore Chinese property in high-yield space, AllianceBernstein’s Gibson says, while Lianhe's Stan Ho explains how local rating agencies are different.

Central China Real Estate’s Mai expresses cautious optimism over property sector while New World Development’s Lam elaborates on Greater Bay Area challenges.

There are caveats though: the Sino-US trade war and the fact the renminbi is not yet fully convertible.

The inflow of foreign funds into China's bond market is encouraging it to evolve so that it aligns more closely with international norms.

The inclusion of Chinese bonds in international indices will foster a more mature bond market with liquid benchmark rates.

Following regulators’ takeover, private investors are likely to pick apart the chastened insurance firm.

Bankers anticipate a marked reduction in supply after three banner quarters, but look to leveraged finance to keep the fees rolling in.