For too long, Asia-Pacific (APAC) credit markets have been misunderstood—often perceived as inherently risky or merely an extension of emerging markets. In reality, APAC investment-grade (IG) credit has quietly evolved into a robust, sophisticated, and diversified asset class, anchored by the $2 trillion Asia dollar bond market, of which 90% is rated IG, a $1.8 trillion opportunity we feel is too big to ignore. With strong institutional participation and attractive risk-adjusted returns, authors believe this often-overlooked asset class presents opportunities for alpha that go beyond conventional market assumptions. […]