Global Capital Flows: Asia Pacific Highlights March 2024
Download Report – Asia Pacific Capital Markets | Insights & Outlook March 2024 | Colliers
Asia Pacific remains a dominant source and destination for global capital. Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan were among the top ten sources of global cross border capital in H2 2023. Notably, Singapore and Hong Kong were the second and third biggest sources of global cross border capital respectively.
Japan, China, Australia and Singapore were among the top ten destinations for global cross border capital in H2 2023.
Asia Pacific performed best in 2023, with investment volumes reaching 91% of their 10-year average. While North America reached 68%, the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region reached just over half (52%) of its 10-year average. In 2023, global investment volumes were among the lowest since the global financial crisis with overall investment volumes at 75% of the 10-year average.
The region’s performance was backed by a significant pick-up in investment activities in Q4, primarily in December, signalling the region’s strong potential for recovery in the year ahead. Colliers’ global report highlighted that the forecasts for 2024 and 2025 present Asia Pacific’s strong growth story.
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Generous spreads in Asia Pacific
The generous spreads on offer in Asia Pacific have been a key factor attracting investors. Investment activity in Japan, which had the most generous spreads of all major global markets in 2023, reached 82% of the 10-year average.
Interest rate cuts unlikely until H2 2024
Interest rates have peaked and are expected to decrease significantly, although the timing and extent of this drop remain uncertain.
Download Report – Asia Pacific Capital Markets | Insights & Outlook March 2024 | Colliers
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