Asean

Malaysia's Maybank has priced its latest $400m five year bullet loan tightly at 95bp over dollar Libor, launching the deal into general syndication last week.

Citi has created a new position of head of corporate banking for Asia Pacific, naming Gerry Keefe in the role.

Indonesian hypermarket operator Trans Retail has enlisted one bank to arrange a $125m refinancing, with invitations sent out to lenders.

International Finance Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia to help the country improve its corporate governance standards to attract more foreign investment.

A $315m five year loan for Stats ChipPac has been signed after being in syndication for six months. Eight banks eventually formed the lending group.

Australia and New Zealand Bank has appointed Vishnu Shahaney as the new chief executive officer for Indonesia, replacing Joseph Abraham who is leaving the firm.

Sukuk investors are getting ready to welcome Malaysia's dollar offering, with the sovereign hiring four banks to organise a global roadshow.

Eastspring Investments has named Raymond Tang as chief executive officer of its Malaysia operation, according to a statement from the firm on Monday.

Allocations have been revealed for a $274m triple-tranche loan for Indian pharmaceutical firm Strides Arcolab's acquisition in Australia.

Maybank opened its $400m five year bullet loan to retail participation on Thursday after expanding the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner group.

Singapore-based wastewater treatment company Hyflux has cut the size of its loan to $224m after failing to muster enough demand.

Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ) is poised to be the fourth stock to list on the Cambodian Stock Exchange, receiving the thumbs up from the country’s securities regulator.