IPO Report
Hong Kong's newest REIT shows even a Champion has to prove itself
Tough market conditions and plenty of alternative choices keep demand for single-property REIT at modest levels and force yield towards top end of the range.




In Debt
SK Corp reopens the taps for Asia's international debt markets
Korean refinery looks to mend fences with investors with new $300 million bond offering.


Equity News
Keppel Land brings second Singapore convertible in a week
The government-linked property company opts for rare coupon-paying structure and no call, which helps it achieve aggressive pricing.





Outlook & Economics
CLSA sees spectre of inflation emerging from China
For years, inflation has been plugged up in China, but CLSA’s Jim Walker warns the honeymoon could be over.


People Moves
Milbank poaches Plenderleith for Asian project finance
Global law firm names new senior attorney in Tokyo.





Cash Management
Deutsche rolls out global file transfer solution
New host-to-host solution targeted at corporates and financial institutions with high payment transactions.



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