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Thursday, 28th February 2008 |
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IPO Report
Evergrande prepares $1.5 billion property IPO
The company hopes to attract investors with a huge nationwide land bank and a significant ramp-up in completed projects this year.
By Anette Jönsson
View Point
Hong Kong’s embarrassing riches
The Hong Kong government announces a $14.8 billion budget surplus raising questions about its lack of spending on health and social welfare.
By Howard Winn
Outlook & Economics
Roach doubts the US will avoid recession
Renowned economist and chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, Stephen Roach, says a prolonged economic downturn in the US could lead to protectionist trade policies.
By Lara Wozniak
Financial Sponsors
India real estate: price correction looms
Gaurav Dalmia, founder and chairman of Landmark Holdings, an investor in India real estate projects, says that while property prices in larger cities are due for a correction, there are plenty of investment opportunities available.
By Sameera Anand
In Debt
China appoints JPMorgan as primary dealer
Ministry of finance officials select the US bank as a primary dealer of government bonds, bringing the total number of foreign banks that can trade in the primary market to three.
By Rosie Slater
People Moves
Goldman Sachs names two new vice-chairmen
As vice-chairmen, Michael Evans and Michael Sherwood will be directly involved with firm-wide management decisions related to people and strategy.
By Lara Wozniak
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
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