North Asia
Magnificent 17? Hong Kong braces for IPO onslaught
At least 17 companies are lining up to launch Hong Kong listings in September, with the deals to be worth a combined US$8.5bn. The many deals will test the limits of the city’s IPO market, but come amid signs of improving sentiment towards new equity offerings.
Local government bonds in spotlight
In the latest move to address fears of a municipal debt crisis, China has imposed further restrictions on local governments’ access to the bond market. Nethelie Wong reports.
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China lowers bond market barriers
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McDonald's adds to renminbi menu with first EMTN
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Trony Solar prepares to warm hearts of Hong Kong investors
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Chinese duo keeps open Asian high yield amid poor appetite
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Clever KDB books healthy profit on yen FRN for LG Display
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Chinese developers test limits of offshore debt, equity markets
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Fighting back to regain lost appeal
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China launches CDS pilot scheme
South Asia
Vedanta pushes Indian loan market's boundaries
The US$8.5bn–$9.1bn acquisition of Cairn India by London-listed Vedanta Resources is only the latest jumbo deal in the red-hot Indian market. It is also another example of the importance that companies attach to underwritten financing in today’s M&A market.
Wockhardt CB restructuring boosts confidence in India
The end to a year-long stalemate between Indian pharma company Wockhardt and a group of convertible bond investors has proven that a successful restructuring is possible in India’s debt markets.
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Microfinance listing fever builds as debate continues
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India readies CDS rules
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Flexible India changes IPO rules for Coal India float
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MakeMyTrip soars on debut as investors flock to US IPO
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Engineers India, SKS revive retail interest in Indian equity
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GM's Indian unit completes rare rupee loan
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Wilmar lines up latest test for Asian loans as pricing plummets
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India takes steps to improve M&A rules
South-East Asia
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Security package in focus as OUE plans acquisition financing
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Off to a flyer: Malaysia Airports delights with debut sukuk
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Coastal Road project financing tough sell in Asian market
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Global ambitions: Philippines readies offshore peso bond
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Boost for Samurai market as Indonesia delays dollar bond
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Lenders finally warm up to Matahari LBO
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Carrefour sale adds to Asian leveraged finance revival
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Stats soars above the crowds with US$600m high-yield return
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Fighting back to regain lost appeal
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Wilmar lines up latest test for Asian loans as pricing plummets
Australasia
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Supply concerns resurface as Westpac starts Samurai rush
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Australia resurrects in lev fin as banks circle Healthscope
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Gloucester warms Australia with surprise re-IPO
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Wilmar lines up latest test for Asian loans as pricing plummets
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Smart move? Macquarie ABS targets US investors
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Valemus aims to break run of poor Aussie IPOs
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Healthcare sector in the limelight as bidding for Healthscope heats up
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Primary Health Care puts ASIC's retail bond rules to the test
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BNZ readies New Zealand’s first covered bond
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Kexim, IBK look to Aussie bond debuts