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Equity News
Sinochem Hong Kong Raises $168 million from upsized convertible
Second Hong Kong-dollar denominated convertible in one week after Shui On Construction's $120 million issue suggests investor confidence is picking up.




People Moves
Parks steps away from day-to-day duties at JPMorgan but stays as chairman
Abdelnour transfers from Europe to take over daily responsibilities; named CEO for Asia Pacific.


View Point
Market opportunities as seen by ABN AMRO Rothschild
Busy start to the third quarter by joint venture which has defied sceptics saying it was doomed to fail - a decade ago.





Outlook & Economics
Indian banks allowed further foreign currency fund raising
The Central Bank relaxes guidelines on issuance of foreign currency debt and hybrid instruments.



View Point
Can a goods and services tax be good for you?
The Hong Kong government proposes to impose a consumption tax that may actually help businesses in the long run. Citigroup analysts point out the positive sides of the proposal.





Editor's Desk
League table round up July 21
The Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets have another lacklustre week.



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.