Where does Libor live in a bank? Why are banks in Asia not looking at Libor transition seriously? Which bank is racing ahead? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Libor transition watchers.
A fishbowl discussion at GTR Asia saw an animated debate between ‘frenemies’ - an international banker and three fintech representatives - on how to tackle the persistent $1.5 trillion trade finance gap
Two days of volatility in SOFR, the main contender to replace Libor, has cast doubt on its suitability as a new benchmark rate for corporate financial activity
Can the world do without China? Can China do without the world? A panel discussion at GTR Asia discussed how China, ASEAN and other Asian countries will be impacted by the trade war
Treasurers seeking to obtain higher returns through safe yet liquid assets could consider US and European structured credit as alternative to traditional investments.
There are promising signs for both China's onshore and the offshore bond markets, but analysts warn that 2019 could see a rise in defaults and a flight to safety