opinion

Opinion: Carbon trading rules in Asia should reflect the region’s unique challenges

Investors should be given credit — carbon credit in particular — when they hold carbon-intensive assets in Asia but aim to help these assets transit. However, regulations also need to stay updated in order to prevent greenwashing.

November 22, 2022

China 2020 – a fixed-income market structure review

OPINION: From major changes to QFII and all the way down to a wide range of micro adjustments, 2020 was a period of significant progress for fixed-income markets in China.

December 16, 2020

Why Tencent thinks AI could transform finance

For Tim Leung, Tencent’s product and technology director, artificial intelligence is the standout technology set to disrupt finance.

October 31, 2018

Trouble ahead for China's joint ventures

2016 marks a new record high for China outbound M&A but joint venture disputes will inevitably follow.

November 13, 2016

What if… Sanpower bought (some of) M&S?

In the UK, the Chinese conglomerate has bought House of Fraser and wants to partner with Hamleys. Could a strategic alliance with M&S be next?

February 22, 2016

Why India needs a bad debt agency

Bad debts in state banks are rising but handling them without crimping economic growth will be tricky. Is a bad debt agency the answer?

February 12, 2016

Beijing’s heavy hand buffs HK credentials

Beijing has been busy this year, introducing and repealing a circuit breaker, and adding share selling restrictions. The approach puts Hong Kong in a good light.

January 12, 2016

Seeking out Asia’s white swans

Doom and gloom seems to pervade most views of Asia’s markets in 2016. So FinanceAsia has sought out some potential positives for the coming year.

January 07, 2016

Alibaba buys itself a voice with SCMP purchase

The Chinese e-commerce group's purchase of The South China Morning Post underlines its desire to expand its influence beyond direct commerce – into commentary.

December 13, 2015

Why Beijing should open its government bond market

China's renminbi isn't truly a global currency, despite the IMF's recent announcement. However, it could be were Beijing to liberalise access to its government bond market.

December 03, 2015