Rosie Slater

Recent articles by Rosie Slater

View Point

Brian Baker shares his views on the current state of the Asian bond markets and says he prefers local currency issues to dollar-denominated debt.

2 July 2008

Debt

ICICI adopts a nimble borrowing strategy

Global head of ICICI's financial institutions group, Sudhir Dole, discusses the bank's borrowing requirements and what value advisers add to the fund-raising process.

28 May 2008

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Noble sets the tone for Asian high-yield bonds

Noble Group attracts an impressive $4 billion in orders and prices at the tight end of guidance in a deal that augurs well for Asia's high-yield borrowers.

26 May 2008

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Borrowers, buyers, bonds: A banker's view

Mark Leahy, regional head of global risk syndicate at Deutsche Bank, discusses the new challenges faced by borrowers, investors and advisers in Asia's bond markets.

26 May 2008

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Truba's high-yield bond dreams dashed

The Indonesian construction company shelves its global bond after failing to achieve the required volume.

22 May 2008

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Smooth euro trade for Kexim

As the euro market revives, investors are keen to get their hands on rare euro-denominated paper from Korea.

19 May 2008

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Pricing terms: Kexim €750 million bond

Following a European roadshow, Kexim launched and priced a €750 million bond last night. Please find pricing details below, commentary to follow on Monday.

16 May 2008

Debt

Will Noble trump Truba in the high-yield bond stakes?

While the status of Truba's bond transaction remains unclear, Noble's five-year 144A deal could be the one to open this year's high-yield bond market.

16 May 2008

People Moves

Promotion for Citi's Farhan Faruqui

Citi names Faruqui as its new corporate and commercial bank head for Asia-Pacific.

14 May 2008

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Korail's bonds tighten in secondary trading

Another Korean quasi-sovereign attracts strong interest and performs well in the aftermarket.

13 May 2008

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Pricing terms: Korea Railroad Corporation

Korail priced last night a $300 million bond. Please find pricing terms below. Commentary to follow tomorrow.

9 May 2008

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Tata Steel and Hyundai Capital price deals

Tata Steel prices the largest single-issue deal for a corporate borrower in India, while Hyundai revives its ringgit deal.

9 May 2008

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Indonesia mandates three for sovereign bond

Indonesia picks Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Lehman Brothers to manage its $1.5 billion bond transaction. Meanwhile, PT Truba and Korea Rail release guidance on their deals.

8 May 2008

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Asia's sovereigns must exercise caution

Sovereigns have remained resilient during the financial crisis, but increasing risks are testing policymakers, says Standard and Poor's.

7 May 2008

People Moves

Calyon appoints deputy head of fixed income

Arnold Kan strengthens Calyon's fixed-income markets team. Meanwhile, Adam Harper leaves ING for Credit Suisse.

30 April 2008

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PT Truba readies high-yield deal as Kexim drops Samurai

The Indonesian construction firm mandates UBS for its Reg-S three-year senior bond transaction, while Korea’s Export-Import Bank shelves its ¥30 billion Samurai.

25 April 2008

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Nine Dragons spells good news for bond market

In another positive development for Asia's bond market, the Chinese pulp and paper company raises $300 million in the first triple-B rated deal this year.

24 April 2008

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Pricing terms: Nine Dragons Paper

Chinese paper board producer Nine Dragons Paper priced its $300 million bond early this morning. Find below some of the information available on the deal. Commentary to follow ...

23 April 2008

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Swire re-opens bond deal to raise another $100 million

Swire Pacific responds to a handful of reverse enquiries from Asian accounts and re-opens its bond, bringing the total size of deal to $500 million.

23 April 2008

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Citi downsizes bond syndication desk

Asia's syndicate bankers were surprised by the news this week that John Lefevre, a key figure in the region's bond syndication activities, has left Citi's desk.

18 April 2008

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