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In Debt
Kospo breaks market deadlock
Kospo raises $300 million in the first dollar deal in two months, pricing at the tight end of revised guidance and attracting $1.65 billion in orders.




In Debt
Pricing terms: Swire Pacific $400 million bond
Following a non-deal roadshow last week, Swire Pacific launched and priced a $400 million bond yesterday.


View Point
Subprime: Markets may continue to fall
Two of Ernst & Young's top executives say that when the markets re-open, financial instruments will become more complex and will require stronger regulation.




Outlook & Economics
Japan’s property blues
Japan’s property market is turning lacklustre after several years of growth, but there are some good buys for the cash-rich investor.


Securitisation
Citi settles domestic interbank FX trades
The bank launches a new domestic settlement service for global interbank foreign exchange trades in a bid to help reduce settlement risk in developing markets.




People Moves
Calyon combines fixed income under Laine
Forex and treasuries come under Laine's control as Graham Williams takes a global role in New York.


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.