<p> Family business and wealth ownership is expanding, and demand for learning and support in this area in an increasingly complex world is well established. This programme aims to improve not only the well-being, financial and business interests of the families involved, but of the societies and communities in which we all live and operate. </p> <p> For 2019, the theme of the Programme will be the 'Circular Economy and the...

The Global Borrowers and Investors Forum - Asia will take place on 3rd September in Singapore.

Euromoney Conferences’ annual Greater Mekong Investment Forum on the 27th June in Bangkok will explore the latest global and regional economic developments, bringing together an audience of over 600 corporate and financial specialists to unravel where the opportunities lie and where the challenges exist for the future in the GMS exist.

According to Climate Bonds Initiative, total global green bond issuance in 2018 were worth $167.6bn but according to OCED, $6.9tr of investment a year is needed for the next 11 years to meet the goals set out in the 2016 Paris Agreement.

Deal-making in the Asia Pacific region continues to gain momentum from its successful run in 2018. Despite regulatory headwinds and macroeconomic uncertainties, cross-border M&A within Asia has remained strong, with a number of big-ticket transactions being announced. Meanwhile, new regulatory initiatives such as the Greater Bay Area (GBA), is driving renewed investor interest into the region.

The next twelve months could turn out to be a pivotal year for China’s capital markets, the largest in the Asia-Pacific and the world’s third largest bond market. The proposed inclusion of Chinese yuan bonds in the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index, phased in over a 20-month period starting in April 2019, could further accelerate the participation of foreign investors.

Anchoring big players like Malaysia and Indonesia, the Asian Islamic capital market has been leading the global industry, not only in size, but also in innovation and diversification. The sophisticated infrastructure of Malaysia is a hallmark of excellence globally, the immense potential of Indonesia’s population and its flourishing sovereign Sukuk market remains captivating to many and the phenomenal market expansion rates in Pakistan and...

Supported by all parties, the BRI has been incorporated into the outcome documents of international institutions such as the United Nations, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Asia-Europe Meeting, etc. B&R construction is expected to enter a new stage of pursuing high-quality development based on the principle of achieving shared growth through discussion and collaboration.

Climate Bonds Initiative launched its Adaptation and Resilience Expert Group (AREG) in November 2018 to develop the overarching principles that will provide a guiding framework for all Climate Adaptation & Resilience Criteria under the Climate Bonds Standard.

Low Carbon Buildings: Woolworths AUD400m Supermarket Based Certified Green Bond: First to adopt LCB Criteria in Retail Sector