Download or read book Assessing the Integration of Asia s Equity and Bond Markets written by Laurence Fung and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998, economies in the region have made efforts to diversify their reliance on the banking sector in favour of other financial intermediaries such as equities and bonds. Despite the recent development, the degree of intra-regional financial integration appears to lag behind the increase in trade. Such asymmetric development in economic and financial integration may have implications on financial stability. Therefore, it is of interest to monitor the development and progress of financial market integration in the region. Unlike most studies which focus on either the equity market or the bond market integration, this study compares the different experiences of integration of the equity and the government bond markets in the region. To do so, we construct various indicators for measuring different dimensions of equity and bond market integration. A combined use of these indicators would give policy makers a more balanced picture regarding the general trend of equity and bond market integration in the region. Furthermore, the examination of the co-movement between equity and bond returns at the economy and the regional levels may also shed light on the degree of integration in these markets.

Download or read book Assessing Bond Market Integration in Asia written by Ip-wing Yu and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Development of the local bond markets has been a top priority for financial reforms in the region after the Asian financial crisis. Various initiatives have also been taken to foster the development of the regional bond market. This paper looks into the degree of integration of sovereign (government) bond markets in Asia. It provides a survey of indicators and measures to monitor the development, measure progress and assess the state of bond market integration in the region. Our empirical results broadly show that there is only weak bond market integration in the region and very little progress has taken place since 2003. The apparent lack of progress may be due to the quot;localquot; or quot;idiosyncraticquot; factors in some Asian economies.

Download or read book Assessing Financial Market Integration in Asia Equity and Bond Markets written by Laurence Fung and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998, economies in the region have made efforts to diversify their reliance on the banking sector in favour of other financial intermediaries such as equities and bonds. Despite the recent development, the degree of intra-regional financial integration appears to lag behind the increase in trade. Such asymmetric development in economic and financial integration may have implications on financial stability. Therefore, it is of interest to monitor the development and progress of financial market integration in the region. Unlike most studies which focus on either the equity market or the bond market integration, this study compares the different experiences of integration of the equity and the government bond markets in the region. To do so, we construct various indicators for measuring different dimensions of equity and bond market integration. A combined use of these indicators would give policy makers a more balanced picture regarding the general trend of equity and bond market integration in the region. Our empirical results broadly show that a lot of progress has been achieved over the years from 1994 to 2001 in the integration among the Asian equity markets. After slowing down between 2002 and 2006, the equity market integration process picked up again in 2007-08. Meanwhile, the degree of integration in the sovereign (government) bond markets in Asia remains low and very little progress has taken place since 2002.

Download or read book The Future of China s Bond Market written by Mr. Alfred Schipke and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China’s bond market is destined to play an increasingly important role, both at home and abroad. And the inclusion of the country’s bonds in global indexes will be a milestone for its financial market integration, bringing big opportunities as well as challenges for policymakers and investors alike. This calls for a good understanding of China’s bond market structure, its unique characteristics, and areas where reforms are needed. This volume comprehensively analyzes the different segments of China’s bond market, from sovereign, policy bank, and credit bonds, to the rapidly growing local government bond market. It also covers bond futures, green bonds, and asset-backed securities, as well as China’s offshore market, which has played a major role in onshore market development.

Download or read book The Bond Markets Of Developing East Asia written by Robert F Emery and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the bond markets in eight East Asian developing economies: Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Drawing on the most recent data available, Emery assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each countrys bond market, concluding with comparisons of the eight countries bond markets. The book will be an invaluable reference for economists, policymakers, and all those interested in emerging capital markets. }Drawing on the most recent data available, this comprehensive book provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the bond markets in eight East Asian developing economies: Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Robert Emery devotes a full chapter to evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each countrys bond market. For each country, Emery describes the history of the bond market and identifies its key participants, the different types of bonds, and the current terms for bond issues. He also discusses the size of the bond market, the bond issuing process, trading procedures and the structure of the market, the clearing and settlement system, and fees and taxes. Finally, he lists the regulators of the market, current regulations, and bond rating agencies; assesses the markets past performance; and offers suggestions for improvement.Each country chapter is organized into a standard format, making it easy for the reader to locate and compare specific information. Emery concludes the book with cross-country comparisons of the eight countries bond markets. It will be an invaluable reference for economists, policymakers, and all those interested in emerging capital markets. }

Download or read book The Empirical Evidence on Government Bond Market Integration in East Asia written by Liu Lian and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research intends to investigate the progress made in East Asian bond market integration thus far. Price-based measures (AAD indicator and beta-convergence measure), quantity-based measures and econometric techniques (co-integration test, error correction model based Granger causality test) are employed in the analysis. Even though East Asian government bond markets have become more integrated since 2001, the differentials among the markets still remain significantly high. The bond market integration process seems slow. The convergence of bond markets sped up in 2003 and after the 2008 world financial crisis, implying the important role of government policies in integrating the regional bond markets. East Asian bond market integration may need more government-directed measures.

Download or read book The Dynamics of Asian Financial Integration written by Michael Devereux and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ongoing global financial crisis has manifested a remarkable degree of global financial integration—and its implications—for emerging Asian financial markets. The current crisis will not and should not deter the progress that the region has made toward financial openness and integration. However, events like this clearly demonstrate that financial liberalization and integration is not without risks. Hence, emerging Asian economies' growing financial ties have motivated us to look closer at the repercussions of increased financial integration and evaluate the benefits of risk sharing and better access to international capital markets against the costs of cross-border financial contagion. The crisis also presents a timely opportunity for the region’s policy makers to rethink their strategies for financial deregulation and liberalization and to reconsider a next step to integrate emerging East Asia’s financial markets further. However, doing so requires deeper understanding of financial market integration. While much has been said in both academic and policy circles about financial globalization and regional financial integration as separate areas of study, existing research has been relatively silent on the dynamics between these two distinctive forces. The book addresses this gap in financial literature and assesses financial integration in emerging East Asia at both regional and global levels. The publication studies the factors driving the progress of regional financial integration in relation to financial globalization and identifies the relevant policy challenges facing emerging market economies in the region. Chapters look into three broad aspects of regional and global financial market integration: (i) measurement of regional and global financial integration, (ii) understanding dynamics of regional financial integration versus global financial integration, and (iii) welfare implications from regional financial market integration amid financial globalization. Against this context, academics, policy makers, and other readers will appreciate the rigorous research contribution provided by the book.

Download or read book Harmonization and Standardization of Bond Market Infrastructures in ASEAN 3 written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is an outcome of Phase 3 discussions under the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum Sub-Forum 2, which have focused on making bond market infrastructures in the region more inter-operable through the harmonization of transaction flows, standardization of messaging items, and implementation of international standards. Most markets in the region will have commenced these harmonization and standardization efforts by 2020, thus taking a significant step toward the integration of ASEAN+3 bond markets.

Download or read book Asian Capital Market Integration written by Cyn-Young Park and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ASEAN 3 Bond Market Guide written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 1485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report contains the comprehensive reports of the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum Sub-Forum 1 (SF1) and Sub-Forum 2 (SF2). The SF1 report (Volume 1) analyzes the harmonization and standardization of the existing bond markets in the ASEAN+3. It also contains the individual market guides of 11 economies under the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum (ABMF). The SF2 report (Volume 2) provides an overview of the ASEAN+3 bond markets and their infrastructures, as well as issues confronted by each bond market in the region. It also presents bond-market infrastructure diagrams, domestic bond transaction flows, and cross-border bond transaction flows, which can help the reader to visually navigate the existing bond market infrastructures in the region. The report is the product of the collaborative efforts of the National Members and Experts and International Experts of the ABMF in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank's Office of Regional Economic Integration.

Download or read book Asia Pacific Fixed Income Markets written by Jonathan A. Batten and published by . This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As stability has begun to return to the Asia-Pacific region, so do international investors' appetites for high-yielding Asian securities. Right now, due to the substantial bank debt accrued during the last financial crisis there, the liveliest investment areas in the Asian-Pacific region are fixed income instruments. Authors Jonathan A. Batten and Thomas A. Fetherston provide country-by-country analyses, including highly-focused descriptions of the history, current disposition, and future prospects of each country's bond markets, along with detailed explanations of the market structure and conventions in each. Jonathan Batten is a Professor of Finance at Deakin University. His professional experience includes senior posts at the Australian Industry Development Corporation, The Bank of Tokyo, Credit Lyonnais and IBM Consulting in their Asia-Pacific Banking and Finance Group.

Download or read book Capacity Building for Bond Market Development in ASEAN 3 Financed by the Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund Under the Regional Cooperation and Integration Financing Partnership Facility written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Asian Bond Markets Initiative written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Asian Bond Markets Initiative (ABMI) was launched in December 2002 by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea---collectively known as ASEAN+3 to strengthen financial stability and reduce the region’s vulnerability to the sudden reversal of capital flows. This paper also provides recommendations for addressing new sources of market volatility and other challenges within and outside the framework of the Asian Bond Markets Initiative.

Download or read book Bond Market Development in Developing Asia written by John D. Burger and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to Asian High Yield Bonds written by Florian H. A. Schmidt and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book on high yield, written by bond market professionals, is exactly what issuers have been waiting for. The elaborations on structures and covenant packages are crystal clear and help to navigate through the intricacies of the product. Arsjad Rasjid President Director Indika Inti Energi This book provides a valuable overview of the market. In particular, it offers in-depth analysis of the buy-side for Asian high yield and a detailed guide to structuring and executing transactions. We recommend it to any potential issuer. Charles Chu CFO Agile Property Holdings Ltd. This guide to the market provides a clear overview of high yield as a non-dilutive form of long term capital and serves as a useful reference material to all Asian growth enterprises. It is an easy to read and comprehensive reference work that will be of practical benefit to market users. Roland To Director - Strategic Planning Galaxy Entertainment Group We believe, as a firm, that out of contagion and chaos come opportunities. As the financial markets regain their footing after the subprime-induced credit crisis, we believe investors will find exciting opportunities in non-investment grade credit among other asset classes. A Guide to Asian High Yield Bonds will help investors get a handle on the high yield sector in Asia, which we are confident will hold great potential for investors going forward. Brian Baker Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) A timely and well-researched addition to the finance literature. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Asian high yield bond market. Professor Moorad Choudhry Department of Economics, London Metropolitan University The Asian high yield market has grown at a rapid pace in the past few years. A new reference book to track the developments is a useful and timely addition for all market participants. Geoffrey King Director PMA Investment Advisors Ltd. Given the relative newness of the Asian high yield market and inexperience of most regional investors and issuers with high yield credit instruments, a reference book on the market should prove invaluable for illuminating the attractiveness and merits of the asset class. Eugene Kim Chief Investment Officer Tribridge Investment Partners Ltd., Hong Kong

Download or read book Building Local Bond Markets written by Alison Harwood and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building local currency bond markets has become an increasingly important topic for emerging market countries, particularly since the Asian financial crisis. This report reviews why countries should consider building local currency corporate bond markets and how to evaluate what is needed and what might be developed. It includes eight country studies: Republic of Korea, Australia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is based on the IFC-sponsored South Asia Debt Market Symposium held in October 1999 in Sri Lanka, which brought together regulators and market participants from around Asia and other parts of the globe to discuss issues in developing local markets. The report is divided into two parts: Part I addresses why and how to develop bond markets. It begins with a chapter describing a framework for evaluating bond market development (which was used to produce the five South Asian country surveys in Chapters 11-15), and summarizes key points from the symposium papers and the South Asian situation. It is followed by presentations on the importance of bond markets and on the risk-management of bonds and the benefits of supranational issuance. Part II consists of country case studies.

Download or read book Asian Capital Market Development and Integration written by Asian Development Bank and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fiscal crisis in Europe continues to cast a shadow on the global economic outlook, and the securities issued by the United States and European nations are losing their status as traditional safe assets and reserve value. As a result, investors and governments are looking to diversify their investment portfolio with emerging markets, particularly Asian bonds. Such renewed interest has led to excessive capital inflows, making the region increasingly vulnerable to external shocks. However, on the other hand, it leads to abundant liquidity in the capital markets, which reduces financing costs and expands investment opportunities. This book analyses this dilemma and proposes that development of local bond markets and achieving greater market depth and interconnectedness is the best bet to prevent the reoccurrence of a currency crisis like 1997. It thus, assesses the progress achieved thus far in capital market integration in Asia, and compares it with its global peers. The study also assesses the degree to which volatility in equity and bond market returns, driven by financial turmoil originating at both the regional and global levels, spills over into emerging Asia domestic equity and bond markets. The results of this analysis indicate that such spill-over significantly impacts both domestic equity and bond markets in the region. This finding suggests that on-going regional capital market integration initiatives should take into account the risk of contagion that regional financial integration presents, and introduce measures for mitigating such risk as a means of ensuring financial stability in the region.