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Thursday, 6th March 2008 |
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Equity News
Strong demand for Khazanah's third exchangeable sukuk
The $550 million bond issue, which is exchangeable into shares of Parkson Retail, was combined with a $96.8 million placement of shares in the same company.
By Anette Jönsson
View Point
Knight Vinke's view on HSBC's results
The activist investor suggests HSBC’s 18% earnings increase is due to one-offs and that radical action may be necessary with respect to the bank’s subprime-affected business in the US.
By Sameera Anand
Financial Sponsors
Morgan Stanley buys 60% of ABC Learning's US business
Morgan Stanley comes to the rescue of Australia's ABC Learning Centres, acquiring 60% of the childcare operator's US business and a further 10% stake in ABC for a combined outlay of up to $722 million.
By Sameera Anand
Business Moves
Japan initiates new carbon trading debate
The first meeting of Japan's new government advisory panel on climate change was convened Wednesday, but the development of a national carbon trading scheme could be some way off.
By Dan Slater
Structured Products
Photos from our Structured Products Awards cocktail
Winners of our first ever Structured Products Awards gathered in Hong Kong to be applauded for their stand-out achievements in a trying year.
By The Editors
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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