sovereign debt
China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios
Near-zero correlation with Western markets draws foreign buyers
The next financial crisis could start with advanced economies’ sovereign debt
Emerging markets will disproportionately bear the consequences of any such turmoil
The hidden dangers of sovereign debt
Advanced economy sovereign debt, once viewed as safe havens, is starting to look like a risk asset
The Iran war presents a ‘guns and butter’ nightmare for investors
How long the conflict will last, and its energy impact, are unknown, but mounting global debt and inflation risks are all too real
Global watchdog flags risks in US$16 trillion government-backed repo market
The FSB has identified several vulnerabilities that could pose risks to the broader financial system
Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?
[NEW YORK/LONDON] The toppling of President Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela’s debt crisis – one of the world’s largest unresolved sovereign defaults – into the limelight.
Rising public debt and what it could mean for investors
An immediate risk is that concerns over debt sustainability and credit rating cuts could trigger periodic volatility in bond yields
G20 pushes to revamp slow debt-relief framework as borrowing costs surge
Ensuring equal treatment for all creditors has been a big part of why the process has been so slow and prone to setback
Issue 165: All eyes on Singapore’s green bond auction; a call for insurance consistency
This week in ESG: Singapore reopens S$1 billion of 50-year green bonds; insurance companies’ split personality on climate risk
Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of China debt: report
[SYDNEY] The world’s poorest nations face a “tidal wave of debt” as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report.
