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Our annual assessment of Investor Relations & Debt Transparency practices explores IR practices across 50 emerging markets. We see encouraging improvements at the regional level. We find that countries with strong IR practices tend to have robust sovereign credit ratings and greater capital flows. Our assessment also provides general recommendations and key strengths and areas of improvement at the country level. Read the report here 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/ee7uU7YD Emre Tiftik Khadija Mahmood Adekunle Adedeji Raymond Aycock Sonja Gibbs, CFA Clay Lowery

In our latest International Markets video, I discuss global volatility, the U.S. economic slowdown, and the significant events from July that have shaped early August's market performance. Key topics include potential rate cuts by the Fed, second-quarter earnings, and changes in the U.S. political landscape. Take a look:

🌎 Kobi Sam, our MD of Emerging Markets Fixed Income, shares insights from his recent trip to the US, including the top five questions asked by institutional investors when it comes to investing in African credit. 🔗 https://nty.one/48ciBih Investment involves risk; losses may be made. For professional investors only. #91NotesFromTheRoad #credit #africancredit #creditmarkets #investing #investment

Kobi Sam thanks for your interesting insights into your conversations with investors on investing in Africa private credit!

We were pleased to host our inaugural Australian Credit for Global Investors Forum last week, part of a series of strategic events across the region, bringing together a dynamic mix of international and domestic investors, issuers, and thought leaders. 💡 The Australian session took a deep dive into the local credit landscape, featuring seven panel discussions and more than 90 investors, providing a unique opportunity to hear directly from key financial and corporate USD and AUD bond issuers, alongside Deutsche Bank’s top-ranked economists, strategists, and traders. Attendees also made a site visit at NBN Co, Australia’s state-owned broadband provider. 🗨️ Owen Gallimore, APAC’s Head of Credit Analysis, said: “Connecting the benchmark Australian bond issuers with the major local, regional, and global bond investors is key to Deutsche Bank’s client centric Global Hausbank strategy. It’s an exciting era with Australian bond issuance showing broad and diverse growth across the region.” This forum is part of a series of strategic events, including conferences Deutsche Bank has hosted in Mongolia and Indonesia, highlighting our global presence and commitment to serving clients across diverse markets. #Australia #CreditMarket #GlobalInvestors #DeutscheBank

China’s qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) programme connects the country’s financial markets with the global economy by allowing international investors to trade Chinese securities. Over the past 20 years, the programme has undergone significant reforms targeting market access and regulatory efficiency. Click here to learn about the QFII programme’s history, recent changes, and its impact on foreign investment in China: https://lnkd.in/eabEv9hE #QFII #China #ForeignInvestment Leon Mao, I think you may like this...Hope all is well!

Capital at risk. In July’s edition of the Emerging Markets Macro Insights report, we highlight six reasons why now may be an interesting time for the emerging markets local debt market. Click below to read the report.

With interest rates still in uncertain territory we have to think of logical uncorrellated sources of returns to enhance portfolios. This will be a very interesting dive in to this subject.

Join our Asia Bonds workshop on day 1 of @Finanz24 to explore timely opportunities. Omar Slim, CFA, Co-Head of Asia Fixed Income, will discuss market trends and answer questions, including: - Which sectors and geographies are likely to stand out for 2024? - Why does the Asia IG universe have the potential to outperform in a higher-for-longer regime? - How will an active approach to Asia IG bonds generate attractive risk-adjusted returns? - Can exposure to Asia IG and HY bonds be achieved while still being nimble on China exposure? Whether you are looking for reliable and diversified risk-adjusted returns, looking for opportunities to address performance gaps from global assets, or simply for more Asia exposure given its increasing economic weight, this session will provide timely and relevant insights to help you achieve your investment goals. #Finanz24 #Asia #PineBridgeInvestments https://lnkd.in/g-aDB5Kp

From the key regional markets of Japan, India and China to trending sectors, join host Mark Fiteny and Paul Uren, Head of Asia Pacific Investment Banking to get the update on where the bright spots in investment banking activity are in Asia Pacific. Hear the latest on private equity and financial sponsor activity, M&A and how to capitalize on current market opportunities across the region https://lnkd.in/gANMKtYK