A new option for Aussie loan-to-own deals Falling commodities prices have prompted a number of restructurings in Australia. And creditors have developed a new mechanism for maximising value of distressed assets By Ashley Lee May 04 2015
Why IMF currency basket move would boost RMB This year the fund will decide whether China’s renminbi will join its Special Drawing Rights basket of currencies. By Ashley Lee May 04 2015
How to contract with Indonesian counterparties Foreign investors face difficulties enforcing contractual obligations in Indonesia. But it’s possible to anticipate many issues at the drafting stage By Ashley Lee April 29 2015
Indonesia hedging rules confuse bond market A lack of clarity over the country’s new hedging rules and issuance restrictions for high-yield bonds could stall the market By Ashley Lee April 29 2015
How Bond Connect could open China’s onshore markets International investors’ only access point until now has been through the RQFII programme. A potential Bond Connect could open the market By Ashley Lee April 28 2015
China defaults signal rising risks The Chinese government’s economic retreat has undermined its implicit backstop of SOEs. Investors have emphasised the importance of credit research By Ashley Lee April 28 2015
Chinese credit enhancements dominate bonds Chinese corporate issuers are now able to guarantee their bonds, but regulatory restraints mean that support mechanisms remain popular By Ashley Lee April 28 2015
China’s onshore securitisation market to evolve The structured finance market is diversifying in China, but the development of an offshore market will require regulatory change By Ashley Lee April 27 2015
Asifma releases standard documentation for Asian equities The industry body is releasing standard documentation for equity capital markets deals to increase market efficiencies By Ashley Lee April 26 2015
Poll: TLAC’s biggest implementation challenge The FSB’s consultation on total loss-absorbing capacity is the last significant piece of post-crisis reform. But there are concerns about how it will work in practice By Ashley Lee April 22 2015
