IPO Report
Retail-focused REIT raises $169 million ahead of Singapore listing
Solid demand allows for mid-range pricing and shows investors haven't given up on Singapore REITs despite rising interest rates.
By Anette Jönsson



Awards
2006 Country Awards for Achievement: Day 3
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2005 Country Awards for Achievement. Today we announce the winners of the Best Equity House category.
By The Editors

Business Moves
Reliance Industries announces oil discovery
Reliance Industries announces it has discovered oil in its exploration block and emphasizes focus on retailing at company's annual general meeting on June 27.
By Sameera Anand




Alternative Investments
Asian hedge funds seek improvements: survey
Most hedge-fund managers in the region support more regulation to protect investors, according to a CFA body.
By Jame DiBiasio

Alternative Investments
Ritchie Capital hires from GE and JPMorgan
The new managing directors will report to Harjit Bhatia as the alternatives firm builds its Hong Kong presence.
By Simon Osborne




People Moves
Indian investment bank Enam loses top executive
Munesh Khanna resigns as co-head of investment banking at Enam Financial Consultants after less then a year in the position.
By Sameera Anand

People Moves
Calyon shifts Dubois to top derivatives role
Firm names new regional head of equity and fund derivatives for Asia including Japan.
By Andrew Peck

People Moves
HSBC Halbis Partners hires for first commodities fund
HSBC Halbis Partners brings on board veteran in commodities investment to head its first $50 million commodities fund.
By Sameera Anand

Spending it
A very classy Mouton Rothschild
An update on the En Primeur 2005 Bordeaux sales by Berry Brothers.
By James Owen


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.
By Standard & Poor's