IPO Report
Strong demand lifts Golden Eagle's IPO price to top
Department store operator raises $179 million; Retail orders exceed institutional demand.




M&A Briefing
Who will take over KEB?
Will it be Hana, Kookmin or DBS?


M&A Briefing
Chinese government okays Sumitomo investment
After 16 months of wrangling, Japanese investor secures 20% in Henan Topfond Pharmaceutical.





FX
The future is here for China
Chinese investors gain access to foreign exchange and interest rate futures and options on futures.


Equity News
Sale of Pakistan Telecom finally a done deal
Five years after first announcing the transaction, the Pakistan government finally sells a strategic stake in its leading telco.


People Moves
Deutsche hires Mrozinski
In what marks an unusual reversal from normal practise, an investment bank hires from a private equity firm to boost its real estate, gaming and lodging team in Asia.


People Moves
Goldman Sachs economist joins BRICs growth story
Goldman Sachs global economist jumps ship and lands at India's Future Group.


Business Moves
Credit Suisse establishes Australian property research team
Andrew Rosivach internally transfers to lead Sydney-based team.



Standard & Poor's Daily Ratings Direct Asia-Pacific Highlights
Welcome to Standard & Poor's daily summary of credit research of interest to investors in Asia-Pacific.