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The firm has made two senior appointments in Sydney and Singapore, as Asian investors eye fixed income opportunity.

The Fed has decided to reduce its monthly asset purchases, potentially triggering outflows from Asia once again but the region is much better prepared to withstand the turmoil this time round.

Markets have over-reacted to the taper and under-estimated the persistence of low inflation, says Ethan Harris, co-head of global economics at BofA Merrill.

LGT says if rates peak at 5.50%, the global economy can still motor along.

BNP economist says fixed income credit spreads will remain flat in 2004 despite rising US interest rates.

The Korean policy bank has secured the lowest coupon in the Korean credit universe.

Chi Lo, regional head of research (NE Asia), Standard Chartered Bank Global Markets, Hong Kong, explains why Asia will escape another financial crisis.

By cutting interest rates aggressively, the US is kicking off a global reflation cycle. But will it be enough to boost economic growth in Asia?