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Philippines’ Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) is considering increasing the size of its $200m three year fundraising, after gathering commitments from 15-16 banks in syndication.

Indonesia's Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Finance has tasted success with its maiden outing in the offshore syndicated loan market, increasing its deal to $150m and establishing relationships with lenders across Asia.

International syndicated lending to Russia this year is running at its lowest volume since 2001, and less than a third of the total lent by this point last year, according to Dealogic.

The China foreign exchange trade system (CFETS) published a list of the first institutions to be granted access to the Chinese interbank bond market (CIBM) since a streamlined programme was introduced in July.

A $240m dividend recapitalisation loan for Asia Satellite Telecommunications' (AsiaSat) sponsor Carlyle has been allocated, with eight lenders joining during general syndication.

Heineken, the Dutch brewing company, issued a €500m bond, tightening pricing as investors jumped on a rare issue by the company.

A $240m dividend recapitalisation loan for Asia Satellite Telecommunications' (AsiaSat) sponsor Carlyle has seen seven banks commit so far, with one more lender awaited.

Russian mining company Norilsk Nickel is undertaking series of investor update meetings in early September.

A $240m dividend recapitalisation loan for Asia Satellite Telecommunications' (AsiaSat) sponsor Carlyle has seen seven banks commit so far, with one more lender awaited.

NL Financial Investments, the organisation that handles the Dutch state’s shareholdings, has selected eight investment banks as bookrunners and co-lead managers for ABN Amro’s highly anticipated flotation.

International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) provided a breath of fresh air to Asia’s bond market with its $450m perpetual deal. The lack of issuance this year from Philippine borrowers worked in the company’s favour, but SMC Global Power Holdings Corp’s quick follow-up had to endure a turn of sentiment in the market.

San Miguel Corporation’s SMC Global Power Holdings Corp has mandated eight banks as the company hopes to return to the dollar bond market with perpetual subordinated notes.