Peter Shadbolt

Hong Kong

Editor at AsianInvestor

Freelance Journalist and Copywriter at Freelance

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Articles

No longer niche: how private credit is transforming the APAC lending landscape

1 month ago | scmp.com | Peter Shadbolt

Since the global financial crisis of 2007-08, private credit – nonbank lending from institutional investors direct to businesses or individuals – has gone from strength to strength. In Europe and the United States, it now forms an established part of the corporate financing firmament as banks pull back from traditional lending.
Hong Kong seeks 2025 momentum as headwinds abound

Jan 7, 2025 | financeasia.com | Peter Shadbolt

Hong Kong’s mounting fiscal pressures and the need for foreign investment inflows are forcing the city to confront economic realities. Chinese IPOs, tourism and events, are some of the bright spots for the city. For Hong Kong, 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year, as the city faces mounting fiscal pressures and grapples with the urgent need to reignite a faltering recovery.
Trump triumphs: but what will it mean for Asia Pacific treasurers?

Nov 5, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

Trump's election win could signal a new chapter for corporate treasurers in Asia, who must now navigate a complex landscape of potential trade barriers and regulatory changes. As the financial implications unfold, treasurers will need to rethink their strategies. Please register to continue reading. VIP members enjoy unlimited free access, while others can register for unlimited access through a paid subscription. Join us to stay informed and engaged!
Cross-border payment platform Project mBridge innovates with ‘weak certificates’

Nov 5, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

Cross-border payments platform Project mBridge continues to develop, moving from its pilot phase into the realm of the MVP. HK Fintech Week 2024 heard how it could pave the way for a new era in digital finance. Please register to continue reading. VIP members enjoy unlimited free access, while others can register for unlimited access through a paid subscription. Join us to stay informed and engaged!
PBOC reaches for reverse repos to pump up liquidity

Jul 11, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

PBOC reaches for reverse repos to pump up liquidityThe People's Bank of China is stepping in to curb a rush into sovereign debt amid economic weakening, a rare move aimed at stabilising the financial markets. Register to have unlimited access.
Why renminbi internationalisation is showing signs of ‘stalling out’

Jul 9, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

Why renminbi internationalisation is showing signs of ‘stalling out’The internationalisation of the renminbi has always been a strong focus for Beijing, but a recent IMF report suggests it could be losing ground to other non-traditional reserve currencies. Register to have unlimited access.
China EV maker NIO appoints new CFO

Jul 7, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

Leading Chinese smart electric vehicle maker to recharge the CFO role with appointment of insider Stanley Yu Qu
Sustainable Treasurer Asia Forum: aligning the roles of CFO and CSO

Jul 7, 2024 | thecorporatetreasurer.com | Peter Shadbolt

Sustainable Treasurer Asia Forum: aligning the roles of CFO and CSOThey may have completely different functions, but the chief financial officer and the chief sustainability officer need to be in lockstep to drive sustainable transformation. Register to have unlimited access.
Sustainable transformation: making transition finance stick

Jul 1, 2024 | financeasia.com | Peter Shadbolt

The Asia Pacific region is currently facing a significant gap in the race to fund decarbonisation – estimated at $US1.1 trillion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, this is not the only problem for a region whose coal-fired economies represent around half of global emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. China alone accounts for 35% of global CO2 emissions, the agency says.
All that glitters: has Laopu Gold put the lustre back into Hong Kong?

Jul 1, 2024 | financeasia.com | Peter Shadbolt

A strong debut last week by jewellery retailer Laopu Gold has put the spring back into the step of Hong Kong’s hitherto lacklustre IPO market. Can it last? Chinese mainland jewellery retailer Laopu Gold showed a surprising turn of speed at its IPO launch on Friday - at one point surging 86.7% on its offer price of HK$40.5 – in a result that had many heralding the return of Hong Kong’s once stellar IPO market.