POLL: how to bolster India FDI What reforms must PM Narendra Modi prioritise to kick-start the investment cycle By Ashley Lee July 07 2014
How Basel III impacts ECA-backed project finance Commercial bank activity in project finance has hit hurdles under Basel III. But the new regulations are also affecting the appeal of ECA debt By Ashley Lee July 03 2014
Asifma guidelines hope to soften PB rebate criticism Asifma has released its suggested model form on disclosing rebates to private banks in bond offerings By Ashley Lee July 01 2014
RMB depreciation may spark derivatives disputes Exotic derivatives products that corporates used to hedge against renminbi appreciation may backfire as the currency depreciates. By Ashley Lee June 25 2014
NZ’s first statutory covered bond Westpac New Zealand’s covered bond was the first under the country’s covered bond legislation. By Ashley Lee June 25 2014
India bank resolution framework hits legislative hurdles India recently released its recommendations for bank resolution. But it’s unclear whether there is the political will to carry out the reforms By Ashley Lee June 23 2014
Fears over APAC enforcement contagion risks Boards are prioritising regulatory risks in the Asia Pacific. That focus is likely to increase as Asian regulators enforce their regime more actively By Ashley Lee June 17 2014
SFC: financial institutions must focus on ethics The SFC's James Shipton has announced that the regulator will pay closer attention to banks’ culture and decision-making structures By Ashley Lee June 17 2014
China private equity needs new strategies Private equity houses can no longer rely on China’s growth rate for investment success. They must find companies with better business models By Ashley Lee June 16 2014
