IFR ASIA: China bond markets have been on a constant pathway towards internationalisation over the past few years, from the introduction of Dim Sum bonds and Pandas to the growth of the offshore bond market, where China now dominates Asia. FTSE Russell announced in March this year it WOULD be adding Chinese bonds to its world government bond index from October so that should be another impetus for foreign investors to add to their holdings. The hugely successful Bond Connect scheme, which allows

Ivan Chung Moody’s Ivan Chung is the representative director for Moody’s Investors Service in Hong Kong. In this role, Ivan ensures a sound and controlled operating environment and acts as senior representative and main contact point for key local and regulatory issues. In addition to his Hong Kong role, Ivan is an associate managing director within Moody’s corporate finance group, where he co-heads the team responsible for Chinese local government financing vehicles ratings. I