African bond markets have been steadily growing in recent years, but nonetheless remain undeveloped. African countries would benefit from greater access to financing and deeper financial markets. This paper compiles a unique set of data on corporate bond markets in Africa. It then applies an...

The paper reviewed the evolution and current situation of the fixed-income securities market in China including both government securities markets and non-government bond markets. Then, the paper analyzes the development issues of fixed-income securities in China and offers recommendations for...

Bond markets play an essential part in economies. As part of a diversified financial system, a well-developed domestic bond market can help provide the long-term financing needed for sustainable growth. It can also produce broad-ranging benefits throughout the economy. In South Asia the...