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Friday, 25th August 2006 |
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M&A Briefing
CCB acquires Bank of America's Hong Kong-Macau business
China Construction Bank to acquire Bank of America Asia (which comprises Bank of America’s Hong Kong and Macau branches) for HK$9.7 billion ($1.24 billion).
By Sameera Anand
Equity News
Macquarie sells Aussie REIT for a A$300 million gain
In an overnight placement, Macquarie Bank sells its 7.7% stake in Macquarie Goodman Group. No change to its Asian operations, says the bank.
By Cherie Marriott
M&A Briefing
Tata Tea announces $677 million US acquisition
Tata Tea to acquire 30% of America's Energy Brands for $677 million in the largest cross-border acquisition by an Indian private sector company to date.
By Sameera Anand
Alternative Investments
Mega hedge fund Eton Park arrives in Hong Kong
Eric Mindich’s hedge fund hires Barbara Yu, yet another Goldmanite, as it sets up shop in Asia.
By Simon Osborne
M&A Briefing
Citi predicts wave of Asian internet M&A deals
Citigroup analysts forecast more M&A and investment activity in the internet sector in Asia.
By Lara Wozniak
Loan Digest
Loan Week, August 18 - August 24
A round up of the latest syndicated loan market news.
By FinanceAsia & Dealogic
Derivatives
ABN offers a credit derivative option for the masses
ABN AMRO continues to lead credit derivative innovation with its first-ever
Constant Proportion Debt Obligation
By Lara Wozniak
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
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For news on the latest third party conferences and seminars, please see below. Please click on the headline for further details.
 FOW - Derivatives & Securities World, 3 - 4 Oct 2006, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
FOW' S TRADE MISSION TO MUMBAI, 19 - 21 Sep 2006, INDIA
India Unlimited comes to London, 4 - 5 Sep 2006, London
Macquarie Asian Infrastructure Forum, 18 - 19 Oct 2006, The Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong
6th Annual Structuring Trade & Export Finance in Asia Conference, 7 - 8 Sep 2006, Swissotel, Singapore
The 2nd Annual CIO Forum Asia 2006, 14 Sep 2006, Singapore
The 2nd Annual CIO Forum Asia 2006, 11 - 12 Sep 2006, Hong Kong
Standard & Poor's Ratings - CORPORATE CREDIT RISK ANALYSIS, 10 - 13 Oct 2006, Hong Kong
Standard & Poor's Ratings - Structured Finance Risk Analysis, 13 - 15 Sep 2006, Hong Kong
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 UPCOMING MASTERCLASSES IN FINANCE
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PROJECT FINANCE LAW & DOCUMENTATION
HONG KONG: 04 - 05 September 2006
Unlock the critical legal issues in project finance so you can structure the most successful deals! This 2-day workshop will arm you with best-practice strategies to navigate the complicated legal systems in project financing. Demystify the legal complexities of modern project financing and devise effective strategies to mitigate the risks of concession-based projects. Essential knowledge for lawyers working in project finance transactions, bankers and financiers, structured & corporate finance bankers, treasurers, project directors and business development executives.
ASSET & LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
HONG KONG: 12 - 14 September 2006
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In-House Legal Counsel Masterclass
HONG KONG: 13 - 15 September 2006 | SYDNEY: 19 - 21 September 2006
Find out how successful legal departments are built and how to lead your team to develop innovative ideas to help you gain greater control of litigation and budgeting. Appreciate the future role of an in-house legal department and the added value you can create for your business. Relevant to members of in-house legal, compliance, patents, trademarks and intellectual property departments.
FIXED INCOME PRODUCTS & DERIVATIVES
HONG KONG: 28 - 29 September 2006
You will gain a thorough understanding of the properties of fixed income securities, and the practical application to the context of fixed income portfolio management. You will revisit the fundamental concepts of the yield curve, risk and return and particularly in use of such measures as duration and convexity, VaR and tracking error within structuring and managing fixed income portfolios.
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