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IPO Report
Korean online auctioneer prices Nasdaq IPO at premium to eBay
Gmarket secures $139.1 million as strong growth projections and Yahoo! support lead investors to submit orders for 15 times the deal size.




In Debt
Morgan Stanley tops first half table for DCM
As the Asian debt capital markets begin the back nine, Morgan Stanley tops the leaderboard following a couple of late master strokes.


Awards
2006 Country Awards for Achievement: Day 5
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2006 Country Awards for Achievement. Today we announce the winners of the Best Bond House category.



Alternative Investments
Goldman close to investment in Indian commodities exchange
Goldman Sachs said to be in discussion to acquire 7.5% stake in India’s National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) from ICICI Bank.


People Moves
Yen leaves Moody's for Lehman
Lehman appoints Yen in an effort to further strengthen its Asian investment banking franchise.





Mutual Funds & Markets
Russia, Brazil still good bets says ABN
Despite inflation fears, emerging markets still offer compelling value, says ABN AMRO Asset Management.


Loan Digest
Loan Week, June 23 - June 30
A round up of the latest syndicated loan market news.


Technology
A week in tech, June 23 - 29
A round-up of all the latest tech news.


Equity News
Depository receipts business posts strong first half
Citigroup report signals strong DR issuance and capital raised in first half, with Asian activity driving the market.


People Moves
Nomura Singapore expands Lim's role
Michael Lim appointed non-executive chairman/director and executive committee member for Nomura Singapore.



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.