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Demand for fifth BRIC spurs Indonesian equity blitz
Indonesian companies are taking advantage of unprecedented investor interest in the country to raise new equity, prompting a rush of fresh deals that will test the depth of market demand.
Major lift for Singapore as Fortis eyes US$1bn listing
In a major fillip to the Singapore Exchange, Fortis Healthcare will be seeking a secondary listing on the bourse within the next six months for its Indian hospital assets and new acquisitions. The company has appointed Religare Capital Markets as an adviser and will soon invite banks to pitch for the arranger mandate on the deal, which could be worth as much as US$1bn.
Trio of Asian transactions add depth to leveraged market
If any more proof was needed that the Asian leveraged finance is truly alive and kicking, it was provided when three LBOs drew encouraging responses from lenders last week.
Not so fast: McDonald’s takeaway hits regulatory hurdle
The landmark renminbi-denominated bond launched on August 19 by global fast food chain McDonald’s has hit a snag, market participants said last week.
Wockhardt drama turns into farce as rival bars restructuring
Like a Bollywood thriller, just when everyone thought the year-long stalemate between Indian pharmaceuticals company Wockhardt and its CB investors had ended, there is a new twist to the story.
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.
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Security package in focus as OUE plans acquisition financing
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Primary Health Care puts ASIC's retail bond rules to the test
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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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Vedanta pushes Indian loan market's boundaries
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Wockhardt CB restructuring boosts confidence in India
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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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MakeMyTrip soars on debut as investors flock to US IPO
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Lenders left out as Australian property borrowers look to bonds
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Clever KDB books healthy profit on yen FRN for LG Display
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Asian issuers race to join bond market stampede
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CNS, Kbro return in newest episode of Taiwanese buyouts