Beyond misconceptions: Why Asia-Pacific investment grade is a hidden gem

FOR too long, Asia-Pacific credit markets have been misunderstood – often perceived as inherently risky or merely an extension of emerging markets.

In reality, Apac investment-grade (IG) credit has quietly evolved into a robust and sophisticated asset class, anchored by the US$2 trillion Asia dollar bond market, of which 90 per cent is rated IG, making it an opportunity too big to ignore.

With a diverse set of developed and developing economies, strong institutional participation, and attractive risk-adjusted returns, we believe this often-overlooked asset class presents opportunities for alpha that go beyond conventional market assumptions.