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As funds swell, pressure to deploy rises and managers can stray from their expertise
The era of pure-play private equity is over. Banks are pulling different divisions together to serve the complex needs of global asset managers
Specialist moves after 18 years in the market
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China’s push for an onshore CNH bond market is quickly taking shape with Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) mandating Bank of China (BoC) to arrange a sale. But the scheme’s biggest challenge is likely to be overcoming the market’s widespread scepticism. Carrie Hong and Rev Hui report. -
Dollar loan volumes from India have risen 10% so far this year, with numbers driven mainly by fundraisings for large conglomerates and state-owned firms. This is despite a slump in overall activity in the rest of Asia. But the lukewarm response during syndication for some of the recently closed deals indicates a pushback on pricing from retail lenders, writes Shruti Chaturvedi.
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Hong Kong-listed conglomerate Dah Chong Hong is readying a loan to back its acquisition of Li & Fung’s Asia consumer and healthcare distribution business.
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Rexel, the French distributor of electrical supplies, on Wednesday sold €650m of unsecured notes on a day when investment grade buyers moved into the high yield market.
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Moody’s said on Wednesday that Ardagh’s issuance of $4.5bn of bonds late on April 29 was credit positive for the B2/B rated Irish glass and metal packaging manufacturer.
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Spanish car parts maker Gestamp on Wednesday priced a €500m secured bond to redeem all of its old euro notes at first call.
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