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Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. is a comprehensive multimedia organization dedicated to serving the top corporate and financial leaders in Asia. Established in 1999, we have earned a strong reputation for providing reliable and impartial coverage, along with independent research on Asia's financial sector through five main channels: 1. Engaging both users and providers of financial services in Asia. 2. Promoting thoughtful discussions among regulators, issuers, and investors in the region. 3. Offering valuable insights into Asia's financial markets. 4. Acknowledging companies that have achieved excellence in their fields. 5. Creating an interactive platform for issuers and investors to connect. Through these esteemed services, Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. enhances communication and fosters a better understanding between the users and providers of financial services throughout Asia.

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NatWest back in private hands but GFC wreckage still visible

6 days ago | theasset.com | Keith Mullin

"Government completes exit from NatWest," screamed the headline in a British government press release on May 30th. "Final share sale ends nearly 17 years of public ownership." It was more of a symbolic moment than anything else because it bookended a sorry episode that began with the bank's dramatic emergency state bailout at the time of the Global Financial Crisis ( GFC ). But while NatWest has returned to private hands, the wreckage of those crisis years is still visible.
Regulating stablecoin development in Asia

1 week ago | theasset.com | Darryl Yu

Estimated to have a global market capitalization of around US$200 billion, according to data from CryptoQuant, stablecoins have grown in prominence in recent years, with users seeing the asset class as a balanced position between decentralized finance and traditional finance. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, stablecoins are a subclass of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value relative to a specific asset such as US dollar, gold, or a basket of assets.
Investors diversifying fixed income exposures amid uncertainty | The Asset

1 week ago | theasset.com

As market uncertainties grow, investors are increasing allocations to fixed income, particularly higher-quality bonds, and seeking geographical diversification.
UK ramps up passenger rail nationalizations

1 week ago | theasset.com | Keith Mullin

I've been thinking a lot about infrastructure recently, in particular who owns it. As I wrote recently in a comment on this platform about ( predominantly foreign ) UK airport ownership, the notion of profit-seeking private institutional investors owning public infrastructure and siphoning off huge amounts of capital from the realm of the public has always been abhorrent in the eyes of many. As a new era of economic protectionism rears its head, that really doesn't fit the model.
Data centres should shore up sustainability to attract funds

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Jayde Cheung

Amid the increasing trend of the market to leverage sustainable financing to fund energy-intensive data centres - a sector that is booming because of the rising power consumption involved in artificial intelligence ( AI )-related computing - the sustainability practices of some data centres are worrying investors, according to a recent report.
Fragmentary markets hinder Islamic finance development

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Jayde Cheung

Islamic financial instruments continue to evolve, but their growth is facing numerous challenges, including stringent requirements for Shariah law compliance that restrict the source and purpose of funds, a new report finds. According to Fitch Ratings' Islamic Finance Survey 2025, liquidity management and funding constraints pose the biggest challenges to the further development of Islamic finance.
Asian LCY bond market sees drastic shift in sentiment

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Bayani Cruz

Investor sentiment in short-dated Asian local currency ( LCY ) bond markets has moved from a deep negative to a strong positive skew in just a few weeks from late March to early May, suggesting a major shift in market expectations.
Islamic finance expected to grow at pace

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Darryl Yu

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the Islamic finance industry is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years. That's according to a recent Standard Chartered report, which expects the size of the market to reach US$7.9 trillion by 2028. The market was valued at around US$5.5 trillion last year, up 43% from 2020. The industry has gained momentum amid increased awareness of Shariah-compliant products and a growing focus on ethical finance.
Developing countries need debt sustainability refocus

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Kevin Gallagher |Kunal Sen

A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries ( LMICs ) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries' potential for economic growth and development will be severely curtailed.
Credit derivatives need to get real, ditch conflict of interest accusations

2 weeks ago | theasset.com | Keith Mullin

"The International Swaps and Derivatives Association ( ISDA ) should ditch its Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee ( DC ) and hire independents. Surely having a group of insiders make decisions to trigger or not trigger credit default swaps ( CDS ) is poor industry governance. It's all about perception. Surely it should always be up to a panel of independent experts to decide these matters and remove the risk of accusations of bias.