Asean

Malaysian conglomerate Genting Group launched its debut dollar bond through subsidiary Genting Overseas Holding Company (GOHL) on Tuesday morning.

Singaporean issuer DBS Bank is set to close its first euro covered bond, four months after putting the transaction on hold.

Issuers anxious to meet with investors before the Chinese New Year are kicking off the week with roadshows around Asia. Beijing Capital Group, Qinghai Provincial Investment Group, China Huarong Asset Management, and Indonesia’s Pan Brothers are all pursuing dollar bonds.

Malaysia’s Maybank has reshuffled the top ranks in its investment bank, naming two senior executives to lead regional equity and debt functions.

Singapore’s Mapletree Investments raised S$625m ($438m) from its debt outing on Thursday, marking the first public Singapore dollar bond of the year.

Details on pricing have emerged on CT Corp company Trans Retail Indonesia’s $575m five year loan, which is expected to be pre-funded by seven lenders shortly.

Dasin Retail Trust has sealed 2017's first mainboard listing on the Singapore Exchange, raising S$146m ($102m) via a fixed priced offering.

Corporates from Hong Kong, China and Singapore were clamouring for investors’ attention on Thursday for their respective offerings.

The Republic of Korea is set to be the first Asian sovereign to sell bonds in the New Year, marketing a dollar-denominated 10 year on Thursday morning.

The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX), which enjoyed a 72% growth in trade volume last year, is set to add futures on 24 stocks.

The Indonesian ministry of finance has announced new regulations mandating bond dealers to act in accordance with the country’s best interests, effective immediately.

Indian power company NTPC and Malaysia’s Genting Overseas Holding Company are planning their respective debut outings, with the former seeking euros and the latter dollars.