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Singapore market a source of funds for junk bond issuers
Published Fri, Oct 4, 2013 · 10:00 PM
Singapore
COMPANIES in South-east Asia are looking at Singapore as a viable alternative for high-yield bond issues in amounts that would be too small for dollar investors.
The push comes as so-called junk bonds became a predominant theme this year in the Singapore market, with a record number of small-cap and sub-investment grade companies selling debt in the Lion City, attracting investor interest by offering juicy coupons.
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