Overview of the Asian covered bond market
Since 2016, the Asian euro benchmark covered bond market has experienced substantial growth, with the outstanding volume now reaching €24bn. Despite this expansion, it remains a niche market, accounting for approximately 2% of the total euro benchmark covered bond market. Currently, there are eleven Asian covered bond issuers, all backed by residential mortgage loans. South Korean issuers lead the market, representing 43% of the outstanding volume, followed by Singapore at 32% and Japan at 25%. In Singapore , growth is moderating amid global trade tensions, despite recent electoral stabilit...