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.

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.

The Annual Investment Meeting is the world's leading and most established gathering of the international investment community, leading academics and experts showcasing up-to-date information, strategies and knowledge on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

As part of our continuous efforts to expand our professional services in the region, we are proud to announce the launch of the Compliance & Investigations Practice. The practice will be headed by Jonathan Blaine and will provide advice on compliance, risk, governance, and special investigation services to our clients across the region.

With the support of SwissCham, the Swiss Consulate in Shanghai is planning to organize an economic mission to Hangzhou Municipality, Zhejiang Province, from April 01 to 02, 2019.

His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, recently approved two new laws aimed at enhancing the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is considered to have one of the most stable and vibrant economies in the Middle East and is widely considered as fertile ground for inward investment.

CGA Monthly Bulletin (March 2019)

Germany is considered an attractive country for foreign direct investment (FDI). Germany’s strengths for attracting foreign investment are such as its strategic location in the centre of Europe, political stability, highly developed infrastructure, strong performance in manufacturing, advanced technology and know-how etc.