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Equity News

Chinalco takes its Rio Tinto entitlement

By taking its full rights entitlement, the Chinese company shows that it remains committed to Rio Tinto, for now.

Outlook & Economics

Japan's real estate trusts rise from the abyss

After a long period of uninterrupted losses, Japan's real estate investment trusts are recovering – somewhat.

Editor's Desk

Photos from Philippines Best Companies awards party

The celebration was sponsored by ATR KimEng and drew more than 100 of the Philippines' top executives.

People Moves

RBS announces a string of equity appointments

The hires include Kevin Chang, who becomes the head of equity derivatives strategy, and Darwin Lam, the new head of regional insurance research.

Loan Digest

Loan week, June 26-July 2

A roundup of the latest syndicated loan market news.

Equity News

Two more issuers tap markets before Q2 ends

Chinese property developer KWG Property raises $197 million for land acquisitions and India’s United Spirits sells $188 million worth of shares to pay down debt.

Equity News

GMR Infrastructure abandons $500 million QIP

As GMR Infrastructure is forced to pull its deal, Housing Development and Infrastructure is able to upsize its QIP to $350 million.

Equity News

SRE Group raises $130 million to complete restructuring

The small-cap Chinese developer sells equity and CBs to pay for its ongoing high-yield bond tender.

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Carlyle raises $1.04 billion for latest Asia fund

The Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV fund will invest in high-growth companies in the region, particularly China and India.

Outlook & Economics

Dubai is still positioning itself as the world's trading hub

Logistically it is a good idea – and it’s not just down to geography.

Equity News

India goes QIP crazy

Five placements are launched in India overnight, taking advantage of a window of opportunity created by Unitech’s deal on Friday.

Equity News

Sell-down in Yurun raises $106 million

An unidentified institutional investor clears its 4.6% stake in the food company.

Equity News

KB Financial switches bookrunners for rights issue

BoA-Merrill Lynch, Citi, Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan lose their mandate for the $1.6 billion deal. The operator of Korea's Kookmin Bank hires Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to replace them.

Outlook & Economics

Was former Prime Minister Koizumi the bad guy?

Recent catastrophic developments in Japan's economy cast doubts over his liberal policies.

People Moves

Merrill hires regional petrochemical research head

Kenneth Whee joins Merrill after a three-year stint at Goldman in Seoul.
 

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