EM Polls and Awards

The local currency bond market offered the only recourse for some corporates at the start of this year. Asiamoney reveals its pick for best domestic currency bond in 2009.

The international bond market was in panic mode at the start of the year, but one deal stood out for raising the confidence of other Asian borrowers. Asiamoney unveils its choice for the best sovereign bond deal of 2009.

When a relatively straightforward syndicated loan attracts 63 lenders from across the globe, it’s clearly a stand-out transaction. Asiamoney reveals its pick as the region’s best syndicated loan in 2009.

It was a busy year for convertible bond offerings. Asiamoney unveils its choice for the best equity-linked offering in Asia over the past 12 months.

After a sluggish start to the year, a number of prominent IPOs were conducted in Asia and two shone. Asiamoney reveals its pick for the best debut listing in 2009.

Equity funding was still needed at the start of the year, even as global capital markets reeled. Asiamoney reveals its pick for the region’s best equity offering in 2009.

China was the principal driver of a number of deals in resources and mining in the region. Asiamoney reveals its choice of the best M&A transaction to take place in 2009.

McLeod Russel (India) combined a commitment to quality with an acquisitive mindset, Dr Reddy’s launched generic drugs and restructured, and HDFC articulated a clear business plan and delivered. Asiamoney reveals the best-small, mid- and large-cap companies in India this year.

Capcom managed to maximise its audience, Yamada Denki took advantage of regulations to target urban sites, and Kirin Holdings launched a bold international acquisition drive. Asiamoney unveils the best small, mid- and large-cap companies in Japan for 2009.

The president of Fast Retailing is a consummate marketer and has been quick to start pricing wars. He is not shy of revealing his ambitions, either. Tadashi Yanai wins the Asiamoney award as Japan's best executive in 2009.

Tata Steel's chief financial officer handled the company’s financial constraints adroitly following its 2007 purchase of steelmaker Corus and cut its overall leverage. He earns our award as the best executive in India for 2009.

Fraser Centrepoint Trust impressed for its resilience, Hyflux showed its ability to generate new sources of revenue, and Olam International succeeded in getting its credit lines extended. Asiamoney unveils the best small, mid- and large-cap companies in Singapore in 2009.