IPO Report
JPMorgan gets bookrunner role on China Merchants Bank IPO
China's sixth largest lender replaces Merrill Lynch to avoid potential conflict of interest.




Equity News
Demand for Indian equities still robust
ICICI Securities head of investment banking, J Niranjan, talks about why neither high Indian equity capital markets valuations nor competition is keeping him awake at nights.


M&A Briefing
High debt levels fund Macquarie's Indiana road deal
Macquarie Infrastructure Group (MIG) will fund its share of the 75-year toll road lease with 80% debt.





M&A Briefing
Moody's moves into China
Moody's agrees to buy a 49% stake China's first credit-rating company.


People Moves
Hedge fund hires HSBC honcho in India
UK-based Clareville poaches HSBC fund manager for its first foray into Asia.


Alternative Investments
Pioneer Alternative Investments hires Tavneet Bakshi
Morgan Stanley prime broker switches to the fund of funds industry.




Standard & Poor's Daily Ratings Direct Asia-Pacific Highlights
Welcome to Standard & Poor's daily summary of credit research of interest to investors in Asia-Pacific.