Equity News
Bharat Forge pulls off high premium CB
Good equity story, strong credit and a proven convertible bond track record gave investors confidence to accept a 60% premium from the Indian issuer.




Equity News
Fong's Industries sells upsized $103 million CB
Hong Kong-listed textile equipment company prices offer in the middle of marketed range.


Alternative Investments
CapitaLand and Pantaloon forge India JV
A $263 million real estate fund is raised to take advantage of the explosive growth in Indian retailing.





Editor's Desk
AsianInvestor names best equity, balanced fund managers
Tomorrow we announce AsianInvestor magazine’s 2006 Achievement Awards for alternative managers, securities services, law and domestic firms.


In Debt
Who defaults more?
Sovereigns are showing lower default rates than corporates, according to Moody's Investors Service.


People Moves
Indian private equity fund lures Goldman veteran
Pantaloon-promoted Future Group lures another Goldman Sachs veteran on board as CIO for its private equity fund.



Standard & Poor's Daily Ratings Direct Asia-Pacific Highlights
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