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As mainstream markets evolve, structured products that focus on volatility are becoming more central to ... [Read more]
September 2018
In the hunt for yield where are the new sources of volatility?
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The ongoing investment recovery in Thailand is likely to be unsustainable with the election potentially ... [Read more]
Thailand: a fragile investment cycle
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Despite the lessons learned from past crises, currency crises still occur from time to time ... [Read more]
Damocles: our early warning indicator of exchange rate crises
Issuance hit a record high in 2017 and conditions remain supportive for new issues. ... [Read more]
August 2018
Why global bonds are still attractive to Japanese issuers
What are some of the patterns in Asia with regards to fixing and policy rates ... [Read more]
Deciphering EM rate expectations
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July 2018
Asia growth slowdown: six reasons why a growth slowdown lies ahead
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The movie WarGames helped introduce the DEFCON system to the public back in 1983 (including ... [Read more]
DEFCON 4: Financial Risks are Rising. Vigilance Should, Too
After decades of double-digit growth, China’s macroeconomic slowdown to more sustainable levels continues to be ... [Read more]
June 2018
No anesthesia: Asia’s giant accepts reform pain in exchange for sustainability
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Why market volatility is inevitable
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Owing to the recent dollar move, we revisit the main drivers and forecasts for LatAm ... [Read more]
What are the five key drivers for Latin America FX in H2 2018?
Central and Eastern Europe has been a manufacturing hub for the rest of the continent ... [Read more]
From the factory to the lab: Central and Eastern Europe’s innovation push
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As China’s labour-intensive manufacturing industries fan out across the wider region and local firms flex ... [Read more]
ASEAN: One body, many faces