New financial geographies of Asia

Abstract

This special issue examines the recent trends and impacts of financial development in Asia and its implications for regional studies in this rapidly growing region. This editorial introduces the dynamics of the financial landscape in Asia and its growing influence in global finance. Overall, the papers in this special issue highlight the important roles of both the local institutional contexts and global capital markets in shaping new financial geographies in Asia. The conclusion offers some critical reflection on ‘Asia’ as a working category in examining financial networks and practices, and identifies some key research strands for understanding future financial development in Asia.