Asean public markets need better investability, access to attract Chinese investments: panellists
The bloc is financially diverse, with different currencies, regulations, infrastructure and stages of development
Asean public markets require improved investability and accessibility for foreign investors, particularly Chinese ones, to enhance cross-border flows between the region and China, according to panellists at CGS’ China-Asean Business Leaders Summit. Despite robust trade and private investment links between China and Asean, capital markets face challenges including fragmented regulations, liquidity constraints, and a lack of transparency and investor familiarity.
Panelists highlighted the need for deeper sector and thematic analysis rather than merely examining broad indices when considering investment in Asean markets. Issues of liquidity, free float ownership concentration, transparency, and ease of access were emphasized as crucial for attracting Chinese investors. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand each emphasized their respective efforts to bolster local markets, such as Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme and Malaysia’s capital markets masterplan, to attract institutional and foreign capital.
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