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M&A
Eye on the prize in Korea's banking sector
The likely privatisation of Woori Financial Group and possible sale of Lone Star’s stake in Korea Exchange Bank could result in the emergence of a Korean megabank this year.
By Rupert Walker | 7 April 2010
Debt
Bank of Baroda and Woori Bank sell 5.5-year bonds
India's Bank of Baroda raises $350 million and Korea's Woori pockets $500 million, both taking advantage of the current steepness in the yield curve between five and six years ...
By Mei Tuicolo | 31 March 2010
Debt
Shinhan Bank sells benchmark $700 million bond
Following on from Kexim’s successful issue last week, Shinhan Bank comes to market with a tightly priced 5.5-year security.
By Mei Tuicolo | 10 March 2010
Debt
Kexim prices $1 billion senior unsecured notes
The 5.5-year issue is priced at the tight end of guidance after attracting $2.7 billion of demand.
By Mei Tuicolo | 4 March 2010
Equities
Korea Life first out in year of heavy insurance-sector issuance
Korea's second largest life insurer seeks to raise up to $2 billion and grab a first-mover advantage over industry leader Samsung Life, which is expected to follow with its own ...
By Anette Jönsson | 18 February 2010
M&A
Korea's Lotte buys GS department and discount stores
Lotte Shopping pays aggressively to consolidate its position in South Korea, acquiring three department stores and 14 discount stores from GS Retail for $1.12 billion.
By Sameera Anand | 11 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
Business Moves
Newedge wins full futures licence in Korea
Broker Newedge has become the first foreign firm licensed to sell all futures and options products in Korea.
By Nick Ferguson | 8 January 2010
Business Moves
Korean banks exposed to Kumho Asiana crisis
Kumho Asiana's emergency restructuring exposes Korea's recovering banking sector, but Moody's say ratings remain unchanged.
By Rupert Walker | 4 January 2010
M&A
SK Telecom invests in Hana credit card subsidiary
SK Telecom will buy 49% of Hana Financial Group's credit card subsidiary, Hana Card, for $343 million.
By Sameera Anand | 16 December 2009
Equities
KDIC sells 7% of Woori after placement is upsized
The state agency, which holds Woori shares on behalf of the government, raises $745 million from the sale.
By Anette Jönsson | 24 November 2009
View Point
Korea’s housing market bounces back
The central bank is concerned about a new property price bubble, but analysts say worries are overdone.
By Rupert Walker | 16 November 2009
Equities
STX Pan Ocean achieves 25% premium on unhedgeable CB
The Korean bulk carrier raises $200 million to part fund a recent purchase of new ships.
By Anette Jönsson | 13 November 2009
View Point
Korea leads Asia's recovery
Analysts are taking note of Korea's increasingly strong economic performance amid the global gloom.
By Rupert Walker | 11 November 2009
Equities
Posco E&C calls off IPO, while Indiabulls Power prices at the top
The Korean engineering and construction company decides to cancel the deal rather than to price below the initial range.
By Anette Jönsson | 21 October 2009
M&A
Lotte Shopping wins Chinese retailer Times
Korean retail chain Lotte secures Chinese supermarket and discount store operator Times with an aggressive $629 million all-cash bid that includes a general offer to minority ...
By Sameera Anand | 21 October 2009
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
Korea Expressway prices benchmark bond in busy market
State-owned Korea Expressway raises $700 million from international investors amid a surge in issuance from emerging market borrowers.
By Nick Ferguson | 19 October 2009
Equities
Mixed outcome for HK IPOs suggests investors are becoming selective
Glorious Property prices in the bottom half for a $1.28 billion deal, while CR Cement raises $825 million after pricing at the top. In Korea, Tong Yang Life Insurance becomes ...
By Anette Jönsson | 28 September 2009
Equities
Jinro delays IPO and lowers price range
Jinro delays its offering in order to add information to its prospectus, while the international bookbuilding reveals that the indicated price range was too high.
By Anette Jönsson | 18 September 2009
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