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Asia demand for Aussie corporate bonds on the rise

Asia-based accounts now buy up to 30% of every Australian bond issued and this share is set to increase as demand outstrips supply, says National Australia Bank.

June 26, 2014

Thai PM says government mulling sovereign wealth fund

Abhisit Vejjajiva also underlined a commitment to reforming the country's financial system in an address to delegates attending AsianInvestor's conference in Bangkok.

January 13, 2010

San Miguel muscles in on National Foods

The Philippines food and beverage giant beats NZ''s Fonterra to the A$1.9 billion acquisition of Australia''s largest publicly listed dairy company.

April 12, 2005

Malaysia National Insurance eyes offshore markets

Domestic investment constraints are squeezing the biggest Malaysian insurer.

July 30, 2004

Avoiding National Australia Bank scandals

Fresh off a flight from San Jose, Business Objects director of financial services marketing is targeting Asian banks.

June 17, 2004

National Australia Bank launches first Singapore bond

National Australia Bank hits the Singapore debt market for the first time with a S$50 million corporate bond.

March 28, 2001

Abbey National upgrades operations in Hong Kong

FinanceAsia spoke to D Gareth Jones, wholesale banking managing director of UK-based Abbey National, about plans to use Hong Kong as a hub to grow its Asian business.

November 07, 2000

Taiwan delays national pension scheme indefinitely

The government has put off introducing a national retirement scheme indefinitely out of fears of encouraging workers to turn to the government for retirement support.

September 26, 2000

National Power drops Malaysian power plant deal

National Power of the UK has scrapped plans to invest in a Malaysian power plant project, saying the refinancing risks are too great.

August 02, 2000