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Equity News
Merrill Lynch completes pre-IPO CB for Chinese water utility firm
Terms on the $150 million convertible for Golden State Environment set to ensure IPO happens in the second half of 2008.




Equity News
Mengniu investors milk market for $78 million in secondary share sale
Anticipated sell-down meets strong demand on a day when the local stock market rebounds; shares sold at 5.6% discount.


Awards
2006 Country Awards for Achievement: Day 6
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2006 Country Awards for Achievement. Today we announce the winners of the Best Foreign Bank category.





Business Moves
Hutchison increases stake in Indian telecom venture
Hutchison Telecommunications International acquires 5.11% stake in unlisted Indian telecom company Hutchison Essar for $450 million taking direct and indirect shareholding to 67%.



Editor's Desk
League table round up June 30
The equity capital markets have a record first half, hitting $55.9 billion.





Alternative Investments
Paladin Capital rolls out sequel to Homeland Security Fund
The private equity fund will invest in companies that provide security products for a terrorised world.


Equity News
Babcock & Brown considers aged care fund
Australia’s listed trust specialist identifies its next venture – bringing together its troubled Primelife assets in a managed fund.


Pensions & Insurance
Distribution, not products, key for insurers
IFAs to respond to growing demand for professional advice, says Axa CEO.



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.