IPO Report
ASMC prices IPO at mid-point of range
Institutions get 90% of deal after cool retail response. It is the first Hong Kong IPO in four months to have no clawback.
By Anette Jönsson



Alternative Investments
Fledgling hedge funds struggle to raise assets
Morgan Stanley’s survey of institutional investors finds they are pickier about hedge fund managers - and keener on Asia and Japan strategies.
By Simon Osborne

In Debt
Chartered Semi firms up its credit curve
Singapore's Chartered Semiconductor adds a seven year maturity to its credit curve.
By Timothy Cuffe




Securitization
Developing derivatives in China
At Societe Generale’s Derivatives Forum in Shanghai the movers and shakers in the mainland market discussed how to expand the market, but also warned of the dangers.
By Lara Wozniak

Business Moves
ING Wholesale Banking launches Thailand rep office
The newly established Bangkok office will be led by Stephen Briones.
By Andrew Peck


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.
By Standard & Poor's