The Asset Benchmark Research (ABR) - Local Currency Bond Review has been conducted annually since 2000. It provides a wealth of data on the product needs of investors and the market penetration of banks that are active in local currency bonds. It also provides a detailed analysis of the investors' buying behaviour when selecting their counterparties, providing unique access into the minds of these investors.
We survey over 600 institutional investors across 11 Asian markets. These markets are China, CNH, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The investor base comprises local and regional institutions, including asset managers, hedge funds, and local and international banks. Insurance companies, pension funds, and trusts across are also interviewed.
The data sets cover sales, research, and trading activities and include best individuals in sales, trading, and research. Qualitative data is also presented. The review is conducted during the first half of the year.
The ABR - Local Currency Bond Review is designed to accommodate the requirements of respondents. Our questionnaire is meticulously crafted, capitalizing on a deep knowledge of the industry and close ties with content specialists, enabling us to create a high-level, relevant survey.
Our dedicated research team first reaches out to potential participants, walking them through the scope and purpose of the review and directing them to an online survey. Personalized follow-up calls are then made. Face-to-face interviews may also be conducted.
As part of the annual ABR - Local Currency Bond Review, Asset Benchmark Research asks more than 600 investors in the region to nominate the top sellside individuals in research (analysts and economists/credit strategists), sales, and trading. All verified nominations of sellside individuals are weighted and ranked accordingly. Based on the number of votes received, the top-ranked in each category are announced in The Asset App, TheAsset.com, and The Asset magazine.
The ranking of the Top Sellside Firms in the Secondary Market in local currency bonds is determined by the number of votes each firm receives from the investors in each market covered. The ranking is generated based on the Local Currency Bond Benchmark Review.
The Best Sellside Individuals, in turn, are asked to nominate their top Astute Investors in terms of their knowledge of the markets, acumen in making investment decisions, and/or trading skills. All verified nominations of investors are weighted and ranked accordingly. Based on the number of votes received, the top-ranked Astute Investors in each market are announced in The Asset App, TheAsset.com, and The Asset magazine.
Asset Benchmark Research ranks the Top Investment Houses in local currency bonds based on the number of votes the houses receive from the sellside as well as the number of votes won by their Astute Investors. The top-ranked house is the one that garners the most votes for Astute Investors. All votes are also subject to a weighting methodology. The top-ranked houses by market are announced in The Asset App, TheAsset.com, and The Asset magazine.
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