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IPO Report
Indonesian coal miner seeks listing
Indika Energy hopes to raise up to $400 million to fund its plans to become an energy conglomerate.
By Anette Jönsson



M&A Briefing
Survey: Asian companies optimistic about M&A
Respondents to an M&A survey predict a higher level of activity in the next 18 months with China, India and Southeast Asia ranking high on both perceived opportunity and attendant risks.
By Sameera Anand

Business Moves
Macquarie/SBI plan $2 billion Indian infrastructure fund
Macquarie, SBI and the International Finance Corporation, as a cornerstone investor, plan to contribute a total of $450 million to start the fund, which is expected to launch by the end of June.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos



View Point
High commodity prices: The raw material for turmoil
The run-up in commodity prices highlights the vulnerability of many industries to rising energy and raw material costs, says S&P who predicts prices could continue to rise for another five years.
By David Wyss

Business Moves
UBS wealth management opens new Taiwan branches
UBS expands its wealth management services in Taiwan with the view to securing a 10% share of the market.
By Lara Wozniak



People Moves
Keyes leaves Morgan Stanley for Merrill
The senior banker joins rival as head of corporate finance execution in the region.
By Anette Jönsson

People Moves
Saxo Bank appoints FX manager in Singapore
The online investment bank names Jeremy Kang as senior manager for FX in Singapore.
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