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The Capital Guide to the Asian Bond Market by  ISI Publications
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    • Product code: 9185
    • ISBN: 9627762296, ISBN13: 9789627762294, 170 pages, paperback
      Published by ISI Publications on 1997 , 2nd
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    Description of The Capital Guide to the Asian Bond Market

    The second edition of this successful title, presenting a full analysis of the factors facing Asian issuers when planning to raise debt capital.

    Sponsored by Bank of America, the Guide provides analysis of the Asian market, drawing on examples and issues relating to the Eurobond market. For example, the Guide examines the listing requirements of the Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg and Singapore stock exchanges, as well as the prospectus requirements for Asian and European issuers.

    This new edition contains an extra five new chapters in addition to revised and updated material from the previous edition.

    Contents of The Capital Guide to the Asian Bond Market

    Foreword, John Langton, Chief Executive, International Securities Markets Association

    1. Recent Developments in the Asian Debt Market, Philip Li, Executive Director, IBJ Asia Limited, Hong Kong

    A. Eurobonds and Dragonbonds
    B. The Emergence of the Asian Debt Market
    C. Recent Developments
    D. Latest Developments
    E. Factors Behind Recent Market Activity
    F. Characteristics of the Asian Debt Markets
    G. Limitations of the Asian Debt Market
    Low Liquidity
    Limited Number of Quality Issuers
    Strict Financial Systems of Asian Economies
    Competition from the Eurobond Market
    H. Future Prospects


    2. Recent Developments in Hong Kong of Relevance to Asian Issuers Ian Hardee, Clifford Chance, Hong Kong

    A. Introduction
    B. The Central Moneymarkets Unit Service
    C. The Liquidity Adjustment Facility
    D. Profits Tax Concession
    E. The Securities and Futures Bill


    3. Eurobonds and Dragonbonds: A Comparison of the Listing Requirements of the Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg and Singapore Stock Exchanges, Andrew Malcolm and Charles Tsui, Linklaters & Paines, Hong Kong

    A. Why List at All?

    B. Part 1: Overview
    What Does it Cost?
    How Easy is it to Become Listed?
    How Easy is it to Stay Listed?
    Which Exchange has the Lowest Disclosure Standard?
    Which Listing Gives the Best Regulatory Advantage?

    C. Part 2: The Listing Rules
    Qualification for Listing
    Timetable
    Application Procedures
    Registration Requirements and Selling Restrictions
    Contents of the Listing Document
    Documents Required
    Formal Notice
    Continuing Obligations
    Specific Categories of Issuers and Issues


    4. Emerging Local Currency Bond Markets South Korea and India
    Raja V, Research Manager, BA Asia Limited, Hong Kong

    A. Asia's Fixed Income Markets
    Disadvantages for Issuers
    Disadvantages for Investors
    Future Prospects

    B. South Korea
    Factors Influencing the Korean Won Debt Market
    Emerging Opportunities in the Korean Market
    Outstanding Issues

    C. India
    Factors Influencing the Indian Rupee Debt Market
    Currency Management
    Opportunities for Investors
    Outstanding Issues


    5. The Impact of a European Union: Re-engineering in a Regional Marketplace John Gilchrist, Cedel Bank, Luxembourg

    A. Europe in a Changing World
    B. Evolution of the Capital Markets
    C. Wealth Creation Greed or Need?
    D. The Euromarket or the Euro-Market?
    E. Trading in a Polarising European Community
    F. The Role of Transaction Processing
    G. The New Business Drivers
    H. EU, EMU and a Bigger and Better Europe as Well?
    I. Anywhere to Anywhere' as Geography Ends


    6. Issuing Procedures, Andrew Taylor and Ian Hardee, Clifford Chance, Hong Kong

    A. Structure and Documentation
    B. Where to List and Offer the Bonds?
    C. How Long Does it Take?


    7. Prospectus Requirements, Andrew Taylor and Ian Hardee, Clifford Chance, Hong Kong, and Tan Tze-Gay, Allen & Gledhill, Singapore

    A. Introduction
    B. United Kingdom
    C. Hong Kong
    How to Register a Prospectus
    Exemption Under s. 38A or s. 342A
    D. Singapore
    Registration of a Prospectus
    Non-registration of a Prospectus
    E. General


    8. Bond-style versus Loan-style Debt Issues, Andrew Malcolm, Linklaters & Paines, Hong Kong

    A. The Evolutionary Pressures
    B. Comparison of Syndicated Loan and Bond Documentation
    Disclosure
    Lender Protection Clauses
    Issuer Protection Provisions
    C. Documenting Loan-style Securities Issues
    D.The Asian Market
    Market Standard for Due Diligence
    Leadership and Liability
    Transparency
    E. Conclusion


    9. International Medium-term Note Programmes Opportunities for Asian Issuers Reynaldo Espineli, Vice President New Issues, BA Asia Limited, Hong Kong

    A. Introduction
    B. General Characteristics
    C. Documentation
    Programme Agreement
    Offering Circular
    Agency Agreement
    Pricing Supplement
    D. Listing
    Listing Required by Investors
    Publicity
    Regulatory or Tax Rationale
    E. Ratings
    F. Advantages
    Cost
    Flexibility
    Discreet Issues
    G. Conclusion


    10. The Asian Floating-rate Market, Raja V, Research Manager, BA Asia Limited, Hong Kong

    A. Introduction
    Floating-rate Notes (FRNs)
    Floating-rate Certificates of Deposit (FRCDs)

    B. Market Features
    Issuers
    Investors
    Currency
    Coupon and Benchmark
    Credit Spread
    Price Fluctuations

    C. Characteristics of the Asian Market
    Issuers
    Issuer Ratings
    Traditional Investors
    New Investors
    Market Makers and Dealers
    Spreads and Sizes

    D.Trends in the Asian Markets
    Market Expansion
    Narrowing Credit Spreads
    Increasing Efficiency
    Regulatory Framework
    Ratings
    Cross-border Comparison
    Synthetic Instruments


    11. Local Restrictions and Incentives for Eurobond Issuers in Asia Peter Haslam, Norton Rose, Hong Kong, and Bill Jamieson, Norton Rose, Singapore

    A. Introduction
    B. Hong Kong
    Chapter 37
    C. Singapore
    General Introduction
    Basic Requirements for the Listing of Foreign Debt Securities Application Procedures and Requirements
    Contents Requirements
    Listing Requirements for Issue by a Domestic Issuer Company and Securities Laws
    Exchange Controls/ Withholding Tax/ Stamp Duty
    D. Malaysia
    Securities Commission
    Foreign Investment Regulations
    Exchange Control
    Companies Act
    Withholding Tax


    12. Regional Tax Issues, Jefferson VanderWolk, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Hong Kong

    A. Introduction
    B. Relevant Issues
    Is the Transaction Capital or Revenue in Nature?
    Timing
    Source of Income
    C. Hong Kong
    Deductibility of Interest Expense
    Withholding Tax on Interest Paid to Non-resident Investors Taxability of Interest to Resident Investors
    Taxibility of Gain from Sale or Disposition
    Treatment of Original Issue Discount
    Income Tax Treaties
    Special Tax Reduction..
    D. Singapore
    Deductibility of Interest Paid by the Issuer
    Withholding Tax on Interest Paid to Non-residents
    Taxability of Resident Holder
    Taxability of Gain on Sale or other Disposition
    Treatment of Original Issue Discount
    Income Tax Treaties


    13. Settlement of Dragonbonds and Eurobonds, John Gilchrist, Cedel Bank, Luxembourg

    A. Euros and Dragons or Euro-Dragons?
    B. International Clearing Systems
    C. Why International Clearing Systems
    D. Settlement Procedures for Eurobonds and Dragonbonds
    The Primary Market: New Issue Distribution
    E. The Secondary Market: Participants and Procedures
    F. Regulation and Control
    G. The Future of Settling Eurobonds and Dragonbonds


    14. The Development of Credit Ratings in Asia, Edward M. Young, Moody's Asia Pacific, Hong Kong

    A. Introduction
    B. Financial Dynamics of Asian Economic Growth
    Demand for Financing
    Demand for Investment Opportunities
    Liberalisation of the Regulatory Environment
    C. The Role of Credit Ratings in the Capital Markets
    Buy /Don't Buy
    Pricing
    Market Value
    Risk Management
    Wider Capital Access
    Perception of Risk
    Lower Costs
    Rating and Efficient Capital Markets
    D. The Rating Process
    An Accent on the Qualitative
    A Search for Long-term Fundamentals
    Focus of Default Risk
    Emphasis on the Elements of Future Cash Flow
    E. Conclusion: The Outlook for Ratings in Asia


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