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People Moves

HSBC appoints UK-based head of renminbi business development

In a newly created role, Paul Gooding will lead HSBC's efforts in helping to develop London as an offshore renminbi centre.

By Denise Wee | 9 February 2012

Macro & Markets

Criticism of private equity "ridiculous", say practitioners

Asian private equity specialists defend their profession as Mitt Romney's presidential ambitions draw unwanted attention to the industry.

By Nick Ferguson | 8 February 2012

Co-published

Roundtable: Unlocking Bangladesh’s potential

Bangladesh has been growing consistently during the past decade, but the country has plenty of room for growth. A panel led by the central bank governor discuss the opportunities.

By FinanceAsia & HSBC | 3 February 2012

Debt

Hutch strikes again with opportunistic $1 billion tap

Hutch re-opens its 2017s and 2022s with a well-received $1 billion tap, taking money off the table while markets are hot.

By Denise Wee | 2 February 2012

M&A

HSBC sells Thai retail business to Bank of Ayudhya

Bank of Ayudhya agrees to pay $112 million for HSBC’s Thai retail banking business.

By Nick Ferguson | 27 January 2012

Equities

Shun Tak opts for rights issue to raise $212 million

Rights offerings could become a trend this year as depressed share prices make companies shy away from share placements.

By Anette Jönsson | 27 January 2012

Macro & Markets

Malaysian economy offers bright spot amid global slump

With the outlook for 2012 shrouded by persistent worries about the debt crisis in Europe and a slowdown in China, pockets of opportunity may be found in smaller emerging ...

By Aiko Hayashi | 26 January 2012

Macro & Markets

The euro is here to stay

A breakup of the euro is politically and economically unthinkable, according to HSBC.

By Rupert Walker | 16 January 2012

Debt

Hutch strikes with opportunistic $1.5 billion bond

Rivals are quick to criticise the underperformance of the 10-year bonds, but the leads say that Hutchison Whampoa got a tightly priced deal with strong participation from asset ...

By Denise Wee | 12 January 2012

Macro & Markets

Year of the dragon offers opportunity, says HSBC

HSBC's global economic outlook focuses on the positive, stressing the attractiveness of corporate credit and Asian equities.

By Ivan Zhang | 9 January 2012

Debt

Savvy Kexim prefunds with $2.25 billion dual-tranche bond

Kexim strikes while the iron is hot, prefunding nearly half its US dollar funding requirements for 2012 in the first week of January.

By Denise Wee | 6 January 2012

Debt

Philippines achieves lowest coupon for 25-year bond

Not to be outdone, the Philippines locks in long-term funding with a $1.5 billion 25-year bond.

By Denise Wee | 6 January 2012

Equities

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery raises $2 billion from IPO

The jewellery retailer prices at the bottom and doesn't exercise the upsize option, while Haitong Securities delays the pricing of its H-share IPO until today.

By Anette Jönsson | 12 December 2011

Debt

Hana Bank raises $500 million as bond markets wind down

Debt bankers start to wind down after a tough second half, although Republic of Indonesia marches ahead with its roadshows.

By Denise Wee | 9 December 2011

Debt

Tencent makes less-than-stellar bond debut

The Chinese internet firm's bonds widen in secondary markets despite strong US participation, with investors concerned over the "variable interest entity" structure.

By Denise Wee | 7 December 2011

Equities

Haitong Securities joins Hong Kong IPO rush

The Chinese brokerage has attracted two cornerstones that will take up a combined $222 million. Separately, handbag maker Sitoy raises $95 million from a well-received IPO.

By Aiko Hayashi | 2 December 2011

Debt

ICBC sells $750 million bond through Hong Kong branch

The deal launches shortly after S&P downgrades global banks, but insurance funds keen for direct exposure to the mainland parent anchor the deal.

By Denise Wee | 1 December 2011

Equities

PICC Property and Casualty plans $783 million rights issue

China's biggest non-life insurer will need to compete for investor interest with New China Life Insurance.

By Lillian Liu | 30 November 2011

Equities

Chow Tai Fook launches $2.8 billion IPO with upsize option

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, the largest jewellery retailer in Hong Kong and China, has an option to increase the deal by 20%.

By Anette Jönsson | 28 November 2011

Equities

HSBC bullish on China business

HSBC last week became the first foreign bank to take advantage of relaxed rules on renminbi transfers as it injects Rmb2.8 billion into its China business.

By Lillian Liu | 16 November 2011

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