Mizuho

ONGC Videsh,the international arm of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has sent out a request for proposals for a $750m refinancing with an undisclosed greenshoe.

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

Taiwanese leasing company Chailease International Financial Service is considering raising the size of its borrowing marginally to $130m, after six banks joined the deal during syndication.

Mizuho has bolstered its corporate acquisition finance team with a new hire as it strengthens its Asian capabilities.

It has only been underway for one year, but the Chinese auto ABS market has already raced ahead with volumes surging. A new deal from SAIC-GMAC Automotive Finance has now appeared with the company looking to securitize Rmb3bn ($469m) worth of auto loans next month.

Latin American trade bank Bladex has raised a $175m loan from lenders in Asia, increasing the borrowing from an initial size of $103m on popular demand.

Three banks signed Indian refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp’s (HPCL) latest $250m fundraising on August 21, without syndicating the deal despite plenty of reverse enquiry.

Tata Power's subsidiary Khopoli Investments is making a quick return to the loan market, mandating six lenders to arrange a $300m refinancing.

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.

Trio to arrange $500m for SBI — NewOcean Energy returns for $170m — China duo clinch $1.1bn Wuxi take-private loan — Tiphone out for $184m — Kingboard to increase from HK$5bn

State Bank of India has mandated three banks for a new $500m financing, hitting the loan syndication market roughly a year since its previous deal.

Mizuho International has hired an experienced banker in London to head its European flow derivatives business.