Into a new era: The outlook for secondary loan markets in Asia Pacific

Secondary trading is an integral part of a vibrant and efficient loan market. The ability to transfer risk and manage exposures helps lenders recycle their capital and free up the resources they need to write new deals. Asia’s secondary loan market has long been overshadowed by the more established markets in the U.S. and Europe where institutional investors account for a larger portion of secondary trading. But the region is in the midst of an important transformation driven by macroeconomic pressures, a changing investor base, and evolving market conditions.

What Lies Ahead?

How will the secondary loan market shape up in Asia going forward? The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) recently released a report entitled “Into a New Era” that looks at the outlook for secondary loan markets in the region. Supported by Clifford Capital and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the report looks at:

• Today’s challenges to growth.
• How institutional participation, regulations, and technology such as ClearPar can drive change.
• How market education and improved networking can promote best market practices in the region. 

Click here to read the full report.

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