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M&A Briefing
Sinosteel's hostile bid in Australia turns friendly
Sinosteel's improved offer of $1.27 billion gains the support of Midwest's board but specialists says China will still have to be cautious when acquiring Australian companies.
By Sameera Anand



Outlook & Economics
Hong Kong makes late bid to become Islamic hub
Tax legislation is key to attracting Islamic products and services to Hong Kong, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
By Rupert Walker

Structured Products
SocGen fights for independence
SocGen has re-capitalised, dodged a takeover by BNP and is now trying to restore its reputation in equity derivatives.
By Nick Ferguson



People Moves
Cazenove adds two to Singapore corporate finance team
Sylvia Wong joins from DBS Bank, while Goh Joon Hwa comes across from Societe Generale.
By Anette Jönsson

Editor's Desk
Dealogic league table roundup, May 2
A deal by China Shenhua Energy boosts the equity capital markets.
By FinanceAsia & Dealogic



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