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Singapore: Best Commercial Bank - SMEs (DOMESTIC) | Most Innovative Use of Technology - Banks (DOMESTIC) HONG KONG SAR: Best Commercial Bank - SMEs (INTERNATIONAL) INDONESIA: Best Commercial Bank - SMEs (INTERNATIONAL) MALAYSIA: Best Commercial Bank - SMEs (INTERNATIONAL)

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How Singapore's new rate will change the S$3.5 trillion derivatives market

With the first interest rate swap transaction referencing the new Singapore Overnight Rate Average, the island state hopes to stay ahead of regional peers.

May 28, 2020

S-Reits in merger race for bigger scale

The proposed merger between OUE Commercial Reit and OUE Hospitality Trust signals a growing trend where Reit mangers combine assets for stronger liquidity and financing capacity.

April 08, 2019

Asian equities: Reit time, Reit place

Changing interest rate expectations prompt a renewed surge in Reit offerings as investors wonder whether wider equity market momentum can last.

March 11, 2019

Dirty downgrades: how ESG can affect credit ratings

Fitch Ratings will use a new system to study ESG factors when compiling credit ratings. Moody’s warns that debt worth $2.2 trillion across 11 sectors could be downgraded due to environmental risk.

January 09, 2019

NetLink launches SGX’s biggest infra trust

SingTel’s passive infrastructure business seeks up to $1.95 billion from IPO, set to offer dividend investors another choice of defensive asset.

June 28, 2017

Winds of change blow in Indonesian high yield

Soechi Lines postpones debut bond offering after typhoon Merbok hits Hong Kong and investors pay more heed to tight valuations across Asian high yield.

June 13, 2017

Chinese issuers stampede G3 bond market

Chinese issuers descend on force ahead of almost week-long public holidays across Asia.

September 08, 2016

Far East Consortium makes its dollar debut

It has been a long time coming but the hotels, property investment and car park group finally makes its debut in dollars.

August 31, 2016

Anatomy of a Deal: Frasers bond turns heads

Frasers Centrepoint will return to the dollar bond market after its encouraging $200m debut last week. But some bankers are scratching their heads at the aggressive pricing.

July 17, 2016