Asia’s Transition Finance Surge and New Zealand’s Central Bank Shake-Up

Explore how Asia is poised to lead in transition finance, potentially surpassing Europe and the US, as highlighted by Allianz Global Investors. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces a pivotal moment with the resignation of its central bank governor, Adrian Orr, known for his bold and unconventional policies. Plus, delve into Ally Financial's strategic sale of low-yielding securities to enhance profitability, and the creeping recession risks impacting global markets. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving financial landscape and its implications for investors and policymakers.

Sources:
https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3301135/asia-drivers-seat-lead-transition-finance-allianzgi-says
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/zealand-central-bank-governor-orr-054953531.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ally-financial-sells-2-8-225242966.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/analysis-whisper-back-recession-risk-051737481.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Asia has potential to drive transition finance to match Europe, AllianzGI says
(00:04:40) New Zealand central bank governor Orr quits with reputation as a maverick
(00:08:04) Ally Financial sells $2.8 billion of low-yielding securities to bolster balance sheet
(00:11:21) Analysis-Whisper it and it's back: Recession risk creeps onto markets' radar