Equity News
Woongjin Coway breaks new ground with unlisted GDRs
Korean company raises $150 million through combined sale of treasury shares and secondary shares.




Institutional Investors
NPC in third round of funds outsourcing
The Korean institution has also tapped more international private-equity funds.


Equity News
Hong Kong disclosure is falling behind, says Webb
The Hong Kong stock exchange recently eliminated a corporate disclosure requirement. HKEx board member David Webb wants it reinstated.





View Point
Two opposing views on the US economy
Morgan Stanley's Stephen Roach and JPMorgan's Bruce Kasman both make predictions.


Polls
TSMC almost sweeps Taiwan Best Managed Companies poll
TSMC retains its status as top firm in Taiwan.





Editor's Desk
League table round up
Equity capital markets hold steady, while debt capital markets grind to a halt.



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