The Book: Primary dealer positions climb rapidly, but concerns appear unfounded
Primary dealer positions of US Treasury holdings are expanding rapidly, but concern around restrictions on capacity are misplaced according to analysis.
A new paper by...
Insights & Analysis: Risk appetite rises as market stability risks fall, BofA says
An increasing number of investors are taking higher risks relative to their benchmarks, according to Bank of America’s February Global Fund Manager Survey.
The net...
Origination: Brookings Institute: Threat from US debt levels very limited
A new paper by the Brookings Institute has highlighted reasons for concern around the growing US debt pile, and the dynamics that could affect...
Rules & Ratings: Australia cuts rates – with caution
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered the cash rate target to 4.1%, dropping 0.25%. The exchange settlement balance interest rate has been reduced...
Investor Demand: Bloomberg boosts private market data access
In its latest bid to expand private markets coverage, Bloomberg has invested in data platform Daphne Technologies.
The Daphne platform allows alternative asset managers to...
Insights and Analysis: Uncertainty reigns in trade war, rate impact expected
The inevitable effect of increased tariffs imposed by the US markets on trade partners – which may include the European Union, Canada and Mexico...
Rules & Ratings: US rate cuts now challenged by tariff policy
The use of trade tariffs between the US and potentially Mexico, Canada, the European Union and certainly China, which had a 10% tariff imposed...
Origination: KfW drives the leading edge of bond issuance
The supranational, sub-sovereign and agency (SSA) bond issuers are expected to be the most forward looking issuer group in evolving primary debt markets.
The DESK...
Investor Demand: Private credit set for another bumper year – but risks rumble
Global private credit markets will grow in 2025, Moody’s Ratings has predicted.
A number of factors are behind this growth, the firm’s report said, including...
The Book: Who will drive reform in primary markets?
Primary market practices are under pressure to change, however the urgency and direction given for adaptation are often skewed by specific market participant groups.
The...
