Asia Pacific
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The Republic of Indonesia’s savviness was on display this week when it broke several records with a red hot $2.5bn wakala. Not only was this the sovereign’s first dual-tranche appearance in the asset class, it was also its largest ever — achievements that were attained thanks to the country’s ability to listen to market feedback. -
Australia and New Zealand Bank announced on Tuesday that it would cut 12 jobs in the markets division to simplify its business and focus on cost management.
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BNP Paribas has hired a banker for its loan syndicate team for southeast Asia.
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A slew of international financial institutions have recently found success in selling dollar notes in the Taiwanese domestic bond market, with ABN Amro breaking new ground last week with a tier two deal. Taiwan’s local investors have proved resilient during tough times and with the market looking increasingly attractive, there are plenty of opportunities for FIG issuers.
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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the results of a nationwide inspection of corporate bond issuers and rating agencies last week, lifting the lid on the poor practices that are dogging the market.
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ABN Amro is set to launch its second Basel III tier two trade in as many weeks and this time is opting for a Singapore dollar-denominated transaction.
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CAR, China's largest auto rental company, is preparing to issue its debut Panda bond in China’s exchange bond market, sources familiar to the deal have told GlobalRMB. The move will add some credit diversification to this nascent debt product.
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After a decade in which they’ve suffered dismal profits, multiple IPO suspensions and a near-disastrous crash in A-shares, China’s foreign-backed securities houses are finally seeing the fruits of their labour. Now a pair of banks, including HSBC, are joining the fray with a new type of joint venture, setting the stage for another industry shake up. John Loh reports.
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Australian banks are going through one of their toughest periods as slowing economic growth and greater regulatory oversight cause them to rethink their business models, especially when it comes to overseas activity. With new CEOs in place at three of the four big lenders, the industry is set for an overhaul. Ben Power reports.
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You know the results, now find out the reasons why. Asiamoney presents the full write-ups of our Australia Deals and Investment Bank of the Year Awards.
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China has become the biggest and arguably the most important capital market in Asia. The size and scope of transactions combined with the fast pace of reform is influencing capital markets well outside the country’s borders. In our first China Deals and Investment Bank of the Year Awards, we select the standout transactions and institutions of 2015.
