Books in the Asia Bond Monitor series

Reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic and deepening global economic uncertainty are weighing heavily on local currency bond markets of emerging East Asian economies.

Reviews developments in emerging East Asian local currency bond markets and discusses how the financial sector can help fund the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Reviews developments in East Asian local currency bond markets during the third quarter of 2018 and provides outlook, risks, and policy options. Highlights include a focus on the impact of the Asian Bond Markets Initiative on the region's bond market development and a presentation of results from the AsianBondsOnline bond market liquidity survey.

In addition to market reports, this issue of the Asia Bond Monitor discusses the impact of US monetary policy uncertainty on emerging market currency rates as well as the growing importance of domestic capital markets. It also looks at the progress of global efforts to transition away from the use of the London Interbank Offered Rate.

Highlights trends in emerging East Asian local currency bond markets and explores bank efficiency and financing for a sustainable recovery. The publication discusses the importance of green and social finance in ensuring a sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.