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IPO Report
China Pacific Insurance calls off H-share IPO
The Chinese life insurance company decides not to launch its $3.2 billion offering due to limited pricing flexibility and a tough market, but two smaller listing candidates will go ahead.
By Anette Jönsson



In Debt
Market deteriorates and Crown reconsiders
The logistics and moving company may turn to the loan market following the continued deterioration of the bond market.
By Rosie Slater

M&A Briefing
Steel Partners sweetens Sapporo offer
In its latest attempt to secure a larger stake in Sapporo, Steel Partners increases its offer price and reduces its target holding. The move is designed to avoid another Bull-Dog Sauce imbroglio.
By Sameera Anand



Equity News
Vietnam lifts investment cap for foreigners
The government increases the cap for foreign investments into unlisted companies from 30% to 40%.
By Lara Wozniak

View Point
Connecting Africa and China
Meet Nick Hamilton, the man charged with making the most out of the alliance between China's ICBC and South Africa’s Standard Bank.
By Lara Wozniak



Cash Management
Citi wins ABSG cash mandate
The regional cash management mandate involves electronic banking, ERP integration, real-time account reporting, and centralised cross-border and domestic payments processing.
By Nina Mehra

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