Susanah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “A sense of calm has resumed across financial markets, helping to reverse the tumultuous trajectory of stocks witnessed over the past…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Weakness on Wall Street last night has followed through to Asian stock markets overnight. Tech stocks led Wall Street down last night,…
Even if container ships are optimized to handle containers in particular, there are nevertheless good opportunities to ship so-called breakbulk cargo far beyond the limitations of what can fit in…
AAL transports critical power station components from Asia to Australia to facilitate USD 200 million repair project Singapore, Tuesday 11th July 2023: AAL Shipping (AAL) recently completed the successful transportation of critical…
Economic challenges and opportunities in Asia Thursday 18 May, Roundtable Krishna Srinivasan, director of the International Monetary Fund’s Asia department, provides an overview of the region’s economic challenges and discusses…
Slow-burning route to financial disorder​​ By Jacques de Larosière Central banks around the world have been purchasing huge quantities of high-priced government bonds, whose value – as a result of…
Setting the gold standard for climate transition Wednesday 10 May, Roundtable In 2022, the UK Treasury launched the Transition Plan Taskforce to drive credible climate transition plans and inform global…
Public Sector Debt Summit 2023 Tuesday 23 May, Conference OMFIF’s Sovereign Debt Institute is holding its second annual public sector debt summit, convening leading public sector borrowers and investors from around…
Asia can withstand destabilisation of western tightening By Taimur Baig The US Federal Reserve may be reaching the end of its monetary policy cycle, but the impact of both the…
2 August 2022 The S&P and Nasdaq both slipped overnight amidst US House Speaker’s planned trip to Taiwan Asian markets followed suit and fell during their trading hours European markets…
Bailey: system faces ‘biggest test’ By Neil Williams Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey was quick to convey to an OMFIF-invited audience that the Monetary Policy Committee ‘will, if necessary,…
Asia’s role in Europe’s future Tuesday 19 July, 08:00 SGT With globalisation under pressure and new challenges threatening the investment opportunities, the open economies of Europe and Asia Pacific can…
Confidence has risen in all regions After the biggest fall in March, confidence in the European sector has the largest increase this month Europe has rebounded but it remains less…
Shell’s Nick Potter appointed as new OCIMF Chairman 1 February 2022 – (LONDON) The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed Shell’s Head of Shipping & Maritime in Asia…
Sea Asia to catalyse opportunities in maritime transformation Critical issues of decarbonisation, technology, innovation and talent set to dominate agenda at Asia’s flagship maritime event SINGAPORE – 17 September 2021: Sea Asia, scheduled…
New partner hire consolidates Hill Dickinson’s commodities expertise Maritime law specialist Hill Dickinson has boosted its commodities expertise in Asia and the Far East with the hire of a trade…
Navigating regulatory landscapes: Cryptoassets and compliance in Asia Tuesday 3 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.31.2 Commentary: Cryptoasset markets moving too fast for clear regulation and valuation By Katie-Ann Wilson in…
Inflation concerns in Asia, CBDC programmable payments, and more THEÂ WEEKENDÂ REVIEWÂ – OMFIF Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world26-30 July 2021, Vol.12 Ed.30 Most-Read Commentary Inflation concerns take…
Asia in focus: Inflation no cause for concern, Hong Kong as finance hub Thursday 29 July 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.30.4 Commentary: Inflation concerns take back seat in Asia By Taimur Baig…
ReCAAP ISC May 2021 Report In May 2021, four incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia. No piracy incident was reported. Viewers can refer to the ReCAAP ISC May Report and…
Around the world in seven shipping records The container and dry bulk shipping industries are breaking new records left, right and centre it appears, resulting in dry bulk owners enjoying…
IMO-Germany project to cut maritime transport emissions in Asia 29 April 2021 IMO and Germany sign agreement to develop project to identify opportunities and solutions to prevent and reduce transport…
Record-breaking sustainable finance and new recruits to OMFIF advisory council Monday 26 April 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.17.1 Commentary: Sustainable inflows break new records By Philip Moore in London The explosive…
US Treasury FXR substantial improvement on Trump, How to avoid Asian monetary tantrums Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIFÂ around the world 19-23 April 2021, Vol.12 Ed.16 Most-Read Commentary US Treasury…
Retail participation in capital markets soars, Governments look for new roles for central banks Tuesday 6 April 2021 Vol.12 Ed.14.1 Commentary: Retail participation in capital markts soars By Tamara Singh in…