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Equities

A muddle over a planned block sale of IBK shares highlights the Korean government's clumsy performance in the banking sector.

By Rupert Walker | 23 June 2011

Debt

US demand fuels Kia Motors' $500 million bond

The controversy surrounding Sino Forest hangs over investors, but investment-grade borrower Kia Motors crosses the line with a $500 million bond.

By Denise Wee | 9 June 2011

Debt

Investors buy IBK bonds despite uncertainty about privatisation

IBK prices a $500 million bond issue after an extensive global roadshow with investors raising questions about the level of government support.

By Denise Wee | 24 March 2011

Debt

Asia's G3 bond markets return to action

Woori Bank is lining up a subordinated-debt issue, while Industrial Bank of Korea, GS Engineering & Construction, Lotte Shopping, KDB and Hong Leong Bank are waiting in the wings.

By Denise Wee | 2 March 2011

Debt

KoFC debuts with $750 million bond

Korea Finance Corporation almost overshoots the mark by choosing to aggressively price 16bp inside the recent KDB 2016 bonds on a mid-swaps basis.

By Mei Tuicolo | 17 September 2010

Debt

KDB issues $900 million of SEC-registered notes

Despite the summer lull, Korea Development Bank prints well inside its existing curve, prompting a tightening of Korean policy bank sector bonds by 5bp to 10bp.

By Mei Tuicolo | 3 September 2010

Debt

KDB sells SFr200 million bond

The upsized four-year deal attracts strong demand from local Swiss investors allowing for a yield spread well inside KDB's existing 2013 bonds.

By Mei Tuicolo | 27 August 2010

Debt

Bank of China Hong Kong raises $1.6 billion in week of record issuance

Despite volatile markets in Europe and the US, nine bond issuers came to market in Asia last week, including Noble, Chandra Asri, New World, KDB and Star Energy. But Bank of ...

By Mei Tuicolo | 8 February 2010

Debt

Industrial Bank of Korea sells $350 million worth of bonds

Industrial Bank of Korea kicks off Korean G3 issuance in 2010 with senior unsecured 5.5-year notes. Korea Development Bank and Kexim are expected to be next in line.

By Mei Tuicolo | 3 February 2010

Debt

Asia’s bond bonanza

Borrowers in the region, particularly Koreans, are tapping into healthier investor appetite and locking in low-cost funding.

By Rupert Walker | 20 October 2009

Debt

Massive demand for KHNP's $1 billion bond issue

State-owned Korea Hydro Nuclear Power meets strong demand for its five-year notes, allowing it to double the size and issue at the tight end of late price guidance.

By Rupert Walker | 11 June 2009

Business Moves

GM Daewoo in urgent search for cash

General Motors' Korean subsidiary tries to reassure KDB, its second largest shareholder, of its good intentions in order to receive a much-needed cash injection.

By Rupert Walker | 10 June 2009

Debt

KDB, Kexim, NACF mull near-term bond issues

The Korean pipeline may get busy in the coming months after the sovereign plans an issue later in September.

By Mukul Munish | 8 September 2008

Equities

Hynix sets conversion price for domestic CB

The W500 billion bond, which opens for subscription tomorrow, will have a 30% conversion premium based on last Thursday's closing price.

By Anette Jönsson | 1 September 2008

Debt

Kexim and KDB confound market with FRNs

The Korean issuers price privately placed floating-rate notes at remarkably tight levels.

By Rosie Slater | 21 February 2008

Debt

Indonesia and KDB revive hope for bond issuers

Two new deals totalling $3 billion price on Friday, possibly marking the beginning of renewed activity in Asia's international bond markets.

By Rosie Slater | 14 January 2008

Debt

Pusan pulls off bond deal despite volatility

The Korean bank succeeds in raising $250 million even after the markets turn south.

By Rosie Slater | 29 October 2007

Debt

Pricing terms: Pusan Bank's $250 million bond

Pusan Bank prices 10-year non-call-five bond at guidance. Details listed here. Commentary to follow.

By Rosie Slater | 26 October 2007

Debt

Kia puts deal on hold, Hang Seng prices

A temperamental market beat down yet another transaction yesterday, with Kia Motors pulling its $300 million transaction. Meanwhile, Hang Seng managed to price its deal thanks ...

By Rosie Slater | 29 June 2007

Debt

Hynix prices 10-year high-yield bond

The South Korean semiconductor manufacturer prices a $500 million deal at the tight end of revised guidance, attracting a $5.9 billion order book.

By Rosie Slater | 21 June 2007

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