Pakistan

Our Sovereign Risk Ratings for Asia are largely unchanged from our January update, with some countries even showing improvement, amid more stable political environments and stronger... 2008-04-04

BMI View: Although markets responded positively following the relatively peaceful elections this week, the potential for some downside remains as opposition parties commence negotiations... 2008-02-21

Asia's credit fundamentals should generally continue to defy political challenges, thanks to a combination of robust economic growth, respectable trade and current account surpluses,... 2007-06-07

The rupee appreciated sharply in Q107 after hitting a 25-month low of PKR61.01/US$ at the start of January, but it has seen more volatility since the start of March. The unit has... 2007-04-12

China is likely to become the fastest-growing fund management market in the world, with assets under management reaching US$1.4trn (GBP720bn) by 2016, according to a study by management... 2007-03-16

In our last Sovereign Risk Ratings report, we warned that political risks were set to increase across the Asia-Pacific region in 2007, owing to an election-heavy calendar. Yet at... 2007-03-09

Pakistan's KSE-100 equity index is testing a key resistance area at 11,700, having risen by an impressive 15.85% since the start of 2007. On February 6 the index closed at an eight-month... 2007-02-06

Asia stock markets are looking somewhat toppy in our view, after a tremendous rally in 2006 that has taken them to the highest levels since the 1997-98 meltdown, or in some cases,... 2006-12-12

The year 2007 looks set to be one of heightened political risk across Asia, owing to an election-heavy calendar. Legislative elections will be held in the Philippines (May), Thailand... 2006-12-08

A new wave of emerging market funds is gripping Australia, with top local players such as AMP and Macquarie unveiling EM products for investors. Influencing the fund manufacturers... 2006-11-24