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Equities
NAB raises $2.02 billion from upsized follow-on
The fully underwritten deal, which was launched at a fixed 9.7% discount to the latest market price, drew significant demand and was increased by 50%.
By Anette Jönsson | 11 November 2008
M&A
Malaysia’s YTL Corp buys control of Singapore Reit
The Malaysian developer pays $189 million for 26% of Macquarie Prime Reit and 50% of its management company, in the largest Singapore Reit M&A deal to date.
By Daniel Inman | 29 October 2008
People Moves
Merrill cuts at least 75 jobs in Asia
Among those leaving is the head of structured finance for Asia ex-Japan, Rajiv Garg, who says there are still short-term trading opportunities in the market which he intends to ...
By Anette Jönsson | 23 October 2008
Private Banking
Assets of Asia’s richest to grow 7.9% annually
Merrill Lynch says wealth managers have a new target in Asia – the so-called emerging rich, particularly in China, India, Vietnam and Thailand.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 September 2008
View Point
Merrill's Asia employees on firm ground
Merrill Lynch in Asia is complementary to Bank of America's existing franchise, suggesting bankers in Asia could be in a safer position than counterparts elsewhere.
By Sameera Anand | 19 September 2008
M&A
Thain's swansong will be to bequeath Merrill to BoA
The events that led to John Thain initiating and closing a $50 billion merger between Merrill Lynch and Bank of America over the same weekend that Lehman filed for bankruptcy.
By Sameera Anand | 17 September 2008
View Point
Has the US Treasury gone mad?
US government actions over the weekend will be extremely negative for the world economy.
By Dan Slater | 16 September 2008
View Point
Lehman throws in the towel, leaving peers to weather storm
One of the most dramatic weekends on Wall Street sees Lehman Brothers file for bankruptcy, while Bank of America takes over Merrill Lynch.
By Anette Jönsson | 16 September 2008
Debt
Wing Hang Bank launches $225 million perpetual bond
The deal is being closely watched as it may prompt other regional banks and corporates to take a second look at issuance.
By Mukul Munish | 4 September 2008
People Moves
Trainor changes roles at Merrill Lynch
Sheldon Trainor steps away from the day-to-day running of the investment banking business in Asia to become vice-chairman with a focus on origination and client contacts.
By Anette Jönsson | 4 September 2008
M&A
Temasek gets US antitrust approval to raise Merrill stake
The approval involves $3.4 billion already committed by Temasek in July. It does not involve any fresh capital infusion.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 August 2008
Private Banking
How did Merrill Lynch miss the red flags?
A look at Merrill’s role in the transfer of large amounts of money on behalf of family members of Taiwan’s former president Chen Shuibian into Swiss bank accounts.
By Dan Slater | 21 August 2008
M&A
CSL to buy Talecris Biotherapeutics for $3.1 billion
Australian plasma giant CSL will tap several sources to pay for the purchase of the US company, including a $1.5 billion share placement.
By Daniel Inman | 14 August 2008
People Moves
Merrill Lynch adds to regional team
The bank hires Michael Halloran from UBS as head of Pacific Rim fixed income, currencies and commodities.
By Lara Wozniak | 12 August 2008
Equities
China Mass Media completes scaled-down IPO
The CCTV advertising agent raises $49 million from its US IPO, but its share price drops 14.7% in the first two days as investors remain sceptical towards newcomers.
By Anette Jönsson | 6 August 2008
Equities
China Mass Media cuts IPO size by 45%
The Chinese advertising company reduces its expectations at the last minute and postpones pricing until this week. The new offering size is $49 million to $56.2 million.
By Daniel Inman | 4 August 2008
Equities
Chinese education play prices 22% below initial range
China Distance Education raises $61.25 million and becomes only the third Chinese company to complete a US IPO this year.
By Anette Jönsson | 31 July 2008
M&A
Merrill's subprime woes continue
Asian investors led by Temasek shore up Merrill's equity capital base, while the US investment bank extends debt funding to Lone Star so that it can take CDO exposure off ...
By Sameera Anand | 30 July 2008
Equities
China Mass Media launches $75 million US IPO
The second Chinese advertising firm in a month to seek a listing, China Mass Media stresses its broader viewership but is still offered at a discount to Hong Kong-listed SinoMedia.
By Daniel Inman | 28 July 2008
Equities
Bayan Resources IPO draws strong demand
The Indonesian coal producer attracts more than $1.8 billion in orders despite a sharp downturn for most of its sector peers, but is forced to price its $529 million deal ...
By Anette Jönsson | 25 July 2008
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