Greater familiarity, institutional support, and budding public interest for cryptocurrencies suggest that 2022 could be a banner year for digital assets. Will encouraging momentum continue, or will new virtual money eventually be faced with old money problems?
Following a dismal 2021 performance, Chinese equities have rallied so far this year, as investors begin moving into sectors that were previously untouchable due to an uncertain regulatory outlook.
Large corporations are increasingly required to make better ESG disclosures in the key markets in Asia, enabling investors to better assess ESG risk exposures and issuers to potentially lower borrowing costs.
Chinese indices have delivered mixed results this year, with mainland bourses outperforming their offshore counterparts. As Beijing’s regulatory oversight tightens, there is little reason to believe that this trend will change.
Amid new challenges for Chinese companies planning to go public overseas, Hong Kong’s draw as a listing venue becomes more appealing, but any rush to raise money is unlikely to happen, just yet.