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ICBC’s debut GBA green bond shows regional aspirations

China's largest lender has sold the first green bond dedicated to green development in the Greater Bay Area. Similar bonds are expected in the future.

September 10, 2019

China’s domestic spending plans underpin LGFVs and property developers’ credit story

In a bid to boost China's economy, the government has rembraced the investment-driven growth model. Lianhe Global lays out what this means for the country's property sector and LGFVs.

By Lianhe Global

How GLP used Panda bonds and courted investors to cut debt

Raising funds while paying off debt after a take-private buyout is no mean feat. GLP global treasurer Edwin Tey explains how he managed to pull it off.

September 02, 2019

New Rules to Limit Chinese Corporates and LGFVs' Offshore Issuance

In a bid to contain systemic risk, China’s NDRC restricted the use of proceeds from newly raised debt. Companies without outstanding debt will be effectively barred from accessing the offshore market.

By Fitch Ratings

Baoshang Bank rescue attracts investors to China debt

Beijing's rescue of the collapsed Baoshang Bank has led some investors to seek out bond investments, relying on the implicit desire of the government to prevent a credit crisis.

July 02, 2019

Asian G3 credit: further to run, but volatility on the way

Hayden Briscoe, head of Asian fixed income at UBS, explains why Asian bond markets have rallied so strongly and why he believes that China needs to bring back its shadow banking sector.

May 14, 2019

Asia ex-Japan debut bond issuance takes a hit in 2018

Asia ex-Japan's bond market took a big hit in terms of variety of issuers, with both volume and deal counts from first-time issuers fell to their lowest levels in five years.

February 08, 2019

S&P wins race for China's $11t bond market

Investors can now turn to a familiar face in China as S&P Global is granted the first licence to offer credit ratings services. Will this be a game-changer?

January 29, 2019

MUFG sees a bright future for Islamic financing

The Japanese megabank has closed its first Sharia-compliant financing with a $35 million facility for a large solar project in Malaysia. And it sees more opportunities ahead.

January 11, 2019