Equity News
Soho China pulls off Asia's largest CB this year
The Hong Kong dollar-denominated CB is priced with a 3.75% coupon and raises $360 million towards further acquisitions.




Equity News
Lim family seeks to sell 9% of Genting Singapore
The deal is expected to price at the bottom for a total size of $425 million.


Equity News
Xinyi Glass placement upsized to $127 million
The company raises $67 million of fresh capital at a 7.6% discount, while the controlling shareholder takes the opportunity to secure some profit after this year's strong run-up in the share price.




Equity News
PTC India QIP raises $105 million
Two India placements in two consecutive days could signal the start of a rush of local companies tapping the equity capital markets.


View Point
Local government borrowing is in for a boost
With Asia's local and regional governments increasingly mandated to develop infrastructure, subnational debt issuance looks set to increase. Standard & Poor's calls for sound financial management.




People Moves
Maia to head HSBC Australia
Paulo Maia will move from Brazil to take over as HSBC's CEO in Australia, effective July 1.