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Macro & Markets
Commodities have substance in a bimodal world
The long-term case for commodity investment will be affected by dichotomous anxieties about deflation and inflation, but can be alleviated by trading momentum.
By Rupert Walker | 9 January 2012
Corporate
Indonesia's miners face an uncertain future
An evolving regulatory framework for the country's minerals industry could threaten its profitability and stifle investment.
By Rupert Walker | 29 September 2011
Magazine Highlights
Investor dialogue: David Donora
David Donora, manager of the Threadneedle Enhanced Commodities Fund, says investing in commodities is about participating in the growth of emerging markets without the risks of ...
By Rupert Walker | 28 September 2011
People Moves
Citi ramps up commodities with two key hires
Citi hires Matthieu Lauras and Bao Vu from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as the US bank continues to deepen its commodities footprint in Asia.
By Rupert Walker | 8 September 2011
Macro & Markets
Baring AM outlines bullish stance on commodity stocks
A secular shift in demand and supply constraints sees commodities fund manager James Govan of Barings take a positive view on the sector, despite the global equity meltdown.
By Rupert Walker | 24 August 2011
Equities
China Steel GDR upsized to $743 million
Together with a 10% tranche of common shares sold to employees, the Taiwan steel manufacturer raises a total of $826 million.
By Anette Jönsson | 28 July 2011
Equities
Fourth time unlucky for Resourcehouse
Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer once again fails to list Resourcehouse, forcing him to seek debt funding from Chinese banks for the company's huge coal project.
By Nick Ferguson, Anette Jönsson | 7 June 2011
CorporateTreasury Moves
HSBC appoints new structured trade head for Australia
John Saunders joins HSBC as its new head of commodity and structured trade finance in Australia.
By Jonathan Wong | 7 June 2011
Equities
Resourcehouse delays retail offering, pushes back listing date
The Australian company, which is developing coal and iron ore mines in cooperation with several Chinese SOEs, is seeking to raise up to $3.6 billion from its Hong Kong listing.
By Anette Jönsson | 26 May 2011
Equities
Glencore ends flat on first day of trading
Commodities trader and mining company Glencore prices its offering at £5.30 per share to raise $10 billion in the largest IPO globally this year.
By Anette Jönsson | 20 May 2011
Equities
Glencore CEO blames speculators for commodity price slump
The commodities producer and trading company kicks off the Hong Kong retail portion of its $9 billion to $11 billion IPO today after attracting solid demand from institutions.
By Anette Jönsson | 13 May 2011
Business Moves
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange wins SFC approval
Gold futures are set to start trading in Hong Kong next month after a two-year delay.
By Nick Ferguson | 28 April 2011
Macro & Markets
Glencore trades at the top of the market
The timing of Glencore's IPO could signal the peak of the commodity cycle.
By Rupert Walker | 18 April 2011
Equities
Glencore confirms IPO of up to $11 billion
Some 2.5% to 10% of the deal will be earmarked for Hong Kong retail investors, while the rest will be marketed as a single global institutional tranche.
By Anette Jönsson | 15 April 2011
Macro & Markets
China will take the nuclear option
A lack of alternative, viable energy sources means China will continue its nuclear programme, argue Apac Resources' Andrew Ferguson and UBS's Peter Hickson.
By Rupert Walker | 1 April 2011
Equities
Noble Group raises $500 million from upsized placement
The fundraising comes three days after the acquisitive supply chain manager and commodities trader beats expectations with its 2010 earnings.
By Anette Jönsson | 4 March 2011
View Point
Cashing in on the rocks
We talk to Christian Nolting, lead strategist for Asia-Pacific and regional head of portfolio management at Deutsche Bank private wealth management, about investing in ...
By Lara Wozniak | 2 February 2011
Magazine Highlights
Investor Dialogue: Mark Martyrossian
The co-founder of Tiburon Partners talks to us about why he likes volatility, commodities, and rare earths, and the benefits of investing in Asia out of London.
By Jackie Horne | 29 November 2010
M&A
Noble Group buys Sempra Energy Solutions
Noble Group strikes a deal to buy Sempra Energy Solutions for $582 million in a move shareholders applaud.
By Sameera Anand | 22 September 2010
Business Moves
Ray Eyles takes over as regional commodities head at J.P. Morgan
Ray Eyles succeeds Oral Dawe as CEO for J.P. Morgan's commodities business in Asia-Pacific, while globally the bank downsizes commodities trading.
By Sameera Anand | 6 September 2010
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