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Equity News
IOI Corp opens the equity-linked market for 2008
The upsized $600 million exchangeable attracts strong demand, allowing the yield to be fixed at the tight end.
By Anette Jönsson



Equity News
Early Hong Kong placements attract solid demand
Pre-IPO shareholders in China High Speed Transmission cash in for $200 million, while Parkson's parent offloads $80.1 million worth of shares.
By Anette Jönsson

M&A Briefing
China Eastern minorities reject SIA deal
The vote clears the way for a counter bid from Air China.
By Howard Winn



M&A Briefing
Swiss Re buys stake in Vietnamese firm
The global reinsurance company spends $79 million to acquire 25% of VinaRe, forging a technical alliance with Vietnam's only reinsurance firm.
By Sameera Anand

M&A Briefing
CapitaLand makes cash offer for Ascott Group
Ascott's share price soars as the offer represents a 43% premium to the latest market price.
By Anette Jönsson



Technology
A week in tech, January 2-8
A roundup of the latest tech news.
By FinanceAsia & IRG


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Business Moves
Tsinghua forms fund JV with Japan’s SBI
Tsinghua Holdings, the investment platform of mainland China’s prestigious Tsinghua University, is venturing into the funds management business.
By Liz Mak



Alternative Investments
Antara Asset Management launches Indian hedge fund
SHK and Shuaa Capital take stakes in the Antara India Evergreen fund, a long/short strategy within Indian large-caps and mid-caps.
By Simon Osborne

Products & Distribution
Macquarie re-opens Chinese IPO fund
Investor demand continues to fuel Chinese IPO after a banner year in 2007.
By Liz Mak