In Debt
Credit Suisse fends off usurpers to Mirant bond mandate
Having been bombarded with bids from investment banks looking to be tipped as joint-leads, Mirant Philippines opts to go with a one horse deal for its possible $1.2 billion high-yield bond issue.




Equity News
Melco taps market for $157 million after three-week placement drought
Share sale follows news on casino JV spin-off and land acquisition which has helped boost the share price by 22% in four days.


IPO Report
Wotif.com prices at A$2.00 as Aussie market slides 2%
The online accommodation website beats market bears by pricing at the top of the institutional bookbuild range.


Outlook & Economics
Will new regulations stifle China property market?
The government's new regulations on the property market aims to quell bubbles.


People Moves
SGCIB makes move in China commodites finance
Stephanie Clement de Givry arrives from Paris to take on newly-created role.





People Moves
Roach arrives at White & Case
Energy and infrastructure specialist, Brad Roach leaves Skadden Arps.



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