IPO Report
Shimao starts pre-marketing of third Chinese property IPO in as many weeks
Large and cheap landbank and economies of scale expected to help investors overcome concerns about potential fallout from recent government measures.
By Anette Jönsson



Mutual Funds & Markets
HSBC outlines investment goals
Hits and misses: HSBC Investments CEO Blair Pickerell reflects on three years at the helm and why Asian investment behaviour hasn’t changed.
By Jame DiBiasio

M&A Briefing
Tabcorp may increase its price to thwart UNiTAB’s merger plans
UNiTAB directors stand firm on a merger with Tattersall’s as Tabcorp writes to the company’s shareholders urging them to accept a A$2.1 billion takeover offer.
By Cherie Marriott




View Point
Nomura sees current equity market downturn as opportunity to buy
In an interview, the Japanese firm's heads of global and Asian equities give their views on the market and explain why individual Japanese investores are becoming more willing to take risks.
By Anette Jönsson

Business Moves
Credit Suisse takes private banking to Australia
Cedric Davies is appointed to head the business from Sydney.
By Cherie Marriott




Spending it
2005 Bordeaux promises great things
The 2005 Bordeaux En Primeur promises to be very special. Here Berry Brothers offers an overview.
By James Owen Private Capital

People Moves
ABN does Philippines shuffle
Billy Goquingco promoted to country executive while Iggy Kilayko becomes deputy chairman in the Philippines.
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