Bond transfers are to be limited to 100 times in the first year (transactions between professional securities firms, done under a court order, or via inheritance will not count toward this limit). These requirements are intended to limit the amount of money issuers may raise from investors via private placements. Corporate bonds issued on international markets will be exempt from these restrictions. … [Read more...] about Government urges caution on corporate bond risks
Non corporate bonds
Corporate bond activity welcome as market shocks persist unabated
“Low and falling government bonds yields can trigger a rush to add risk in order to lock in a higher level of yield. This is not bad in itself – as investors, we are paid a return in order for taking on a risk. However, not all risks are the same and some inevitably turn out to be landmines, especially when the economic cycle comes to an end,” noted Manpreet Gill, head of fixed income, currency, and commodity strategy at Standard Chartered Bank. … [Read more...] about Corporate bond activity welcome as market shocks persist unabated
Investors still pouring money into corporate bonds, despite warnings
Corporate bond issuance expected to drop after new policies take effect Warnings from management agencies plus new policies that take effect soon will make it more difficult to issue corporate bonds, a capital mobilization channel that was worth $8.5 billion in the first seven months of the year. … [Read more...] about Investors still pouring money into corporate bonds, despite warnings
Individual investors wary of corporate bonds
In July, the corporate bond demand declined sharply, following a strong surge in the market in May and the rising number of individual investors taking part in issuances via a private placement. As a result, the Ministry of Finance repeatedly warned of high risks against inexperienced and small investors. … [Read more...] about Individual investors wary of corporate bonds
Businesses race against the clock to issue bonds
Corporate bond issuance expected to drop after new policies take effect Warnings from management agencies plus new policies that take effect soon will make it more difficult to issue corporate bonds, a capital mobilization channel that was worth $8.5 billion in the first seven months of the year. … [Read more...] about Businesses race against the clock to issue bonds
