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Debt
Maturing bonds worth $111 billion raise default concerns
The large number of emerging market bonds that are due to mature over the next five quarters raises the prospect of high-profile defaults.
29 October 2008
View Point
The need of the hour is Bretton Woods II
Global leaders, led by Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy, are pushing for a reform of the international financial system.
27 October 2008
Debt
Interbank rates ease, but recession looms
Interbank rates in Asia have come down considerably, but recession remains a threat and the risk of high-profile defaults is becoming a reality.
24 October 2008
Debt
Global support efforts may revive debt markets
Joint efforts made by governments all over the world may help in reviving the wounded debt markets.
22 October 2008
Debt
Korea may sell $5 billion of foreign bonds in 2009
Korea intends to launch its biggest offer of foreign currency-denominated bonds since 1998, once its currency stabilises.
20 October 2008
Debt
Asian banks still reluctant to lend to each other
Despite coordinated efforts by US, European and Asian governments, credit markets in Asia remain anaemic.
16 October 2008
People Moves
Calyon hires Korea fixed-income head
Duke Choi will be responsible for overseeing the Korean fixed-income markets business including interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange and commodities.
16 October 2008
View Point
US in recession, global economy moving closer
Morgan Stanley's Gregory Peters warns that Asian economies are not immune as the global economy slides into recession.
13 October 2008
Debt
HKMA cuts rates to bolster the banking system
Hong Kong leads other central banks in cutting interest rates to boost liquidity and stem the plunge in global stockmarkets.
9 October 2008
Debt
Legend issues domestic bond in tough conditions
Conglomerate Legend Holdings raises $293 million through a seven-year renminbi-denominated bond, while a challenging market environment prompts the PBOC to cut rates again.
9 October 2008
Debt
Property and tech firms hit hard by ratings actions
A report by Moody's says property and technology firms in Asia suffered more negative ratings actions in the third quarter than any other sector.
6 October 2008
M&A
Sinopec makes $1.9 billion offer for Canadian oil firm
Sinopec has launched the biggest Chinese takeover of a listed North American company by making a bid for Tanganyika.
26 September 2008
View Point
BEA could be a victim of fear
Analysts and market observers think the run on Bank of East Asia may be due to the current trouble on Wall Street and fear psychosis.
26 September 2008
People Moves
UBS re-hires Zhang for China job
UBS strengthens its China investment banking team by welcoming back Joe Zhang.
24 September 2008
Equities
Asian financial stocks in limelight amid relief rally
The US government's plan to buy toxic assets provides an ideal opportunity for investors to sell shares in US banks and buy Asian financial stocks, says CLSA strategist.
23 September 2008
Debt
Asian firms may shelve bonds on market turmoil
The demise of Lehman Brothers and sale of Merrill Lynch has created fear psychosis in the credit markets, forcing Asian companies to reconsider new debt issue plans.
19 September 2008
Debt
Investors cautious about samurais as markets turn volatile
The turbulent markets mean that investors in samurai bonds will favour deals that offer a higher return.
17 September 2008
Debt
Korea reconsiders sovereign timetable
Having postponed its planned $1 billion sovereign bond last week, South Korea may now return to the market within weeks.
16 September 2008
Debt
Credit Suisse prices ¥64.3 billion samurai bond
Credit Suisse taps the samurai bond market for the first time in four years.
12 September 2008
Debt
China may back away from US Treasuries
China, one of the biggest foreign holders of US Treasuries, may be reluctant to invest further after the bailout of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
10 September 2008
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