Research
MOBILIST research aims to provide the insights needed to address the most critical barriers to mobilising private capital through public markets in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).
This includes understanding what drives capital flows to EMDEs, how to build viable capital markets that can attract investors, and how to develop and deploy innovative financial instruments to make impactful investments through public markets.
Research Spotlight
Capital Market Development in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam
This report, commissioned by MOBILIST and produced by Fiin Ratings, examines the state of capital market development across Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines and analyses the market structures, investor bases, intermediaries and regulatory frameworks in these capital markets. It also provides practical recommendations for policymakers, regulators, development finance institutions and market participants to help strengthen public market ecosystems and expand access to long-term capital.
RESEARCH THEMES
Building viable capital markets
MOBILIST’s research explores how to create the conditions for liquid public equity markets through levers such as creating new market indices, addressing liquidity, strengthening domestic savings, and creating a conducive regulatory environment.
Financial instruments delivering impact & additionality
MOBILIST’s research shares insights and case studies on listed structures to invest in EMDEs. This includes a range of innovative structures, from listed equity to green bonds, investment trusts and securitisation vehicles.
Overcoming barriers to capital flows
MOBILIST’s research explores the factors that drive – and limit – capital flows to EMDEs. This includes how investors make allocation decisions, risk perceptions, and ESG considerations.
Scaling securitisation in development finance
MOBILIST's research on the potential for securitisation to be scaled in development finance includes case studies of pioneering transactions, explores the different roles MDBs and DFIs can play, and examines the IFC's Emerging Markets Securitisation Programme.