Asia Pacific

Highlights

• 15 Dec 2011
  • Negative outlook on Chinese property developers continues
    The credit and liquidity profiles of the developers will stay under pressure as the operating environment for the next 12-18 months will be challenging due to slowing sales, tight bank credit, and downward pressure on prices, and hence profit margins. Also, the government will continue its policy on curbing rising property prices as the market in major cities has not dropped materially... Full Report l Press Release
• 30 Nov 2011
  • Foreign insurers in China face opportunities and challenges
    Foreign insurers in China still suffer from low market shares and profitability, despite significant growth opportunities. Recent withdrawals by some suggest that China’s attractive premiums market is losing some of its appeal. The issuers are grappling with significant regulatory hurdles, rising operating costs, a lack of brand recognition, and difficulties in gaining access to distribution channels... Full Report l Press Release
• 24 Oct 2011

  • Near-term liquidity risks manageable for Chinese property developers

    Our new report says that most of Moody’s 29 rated-Chinese property developers are well-positioned against the near-term challenges posed by ongoing funding constraints and slowing sales. But the operating environment for the Mainland’s real estate market will remain difficult, due in part to regulatory actions, including those to restrict purchases... Full Report | Press Release