Singapore

Two Singaporean companies, GuocoLand and Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust, raised green loans this week.

New York Stock Exchange-listed online gaming company Sea tapped equity-linked bond investors for $1bn this week, following a surge in its share price after it reported strong first quarter earnings.

Singapore-based online gaming company Sea has launched a $1bn convertible bond, following a surge in its share price after reporting strong first quarter earnings.

Singapore hard disk drive company MMI International has sent out extension requests to lenders on a $580m loan, as it struggles to make the outstanding payment on time.

Deutsche Bank has hired Kamran Khan to head its environmental, social and governance efforts in Asia Pacific.

AAA Oils and Fats, the trading subsidiary of Singapore-based palm oil processor and distributor Apical Group, has returned to the offshore loan market for a $900m refinancing.

United Overseas Bank has approved S$4bn ($2.8bn) in loans to mid-sized enterprises in Singapore, taking advantage of a temporary bridging loan programme launched by the country’s government to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on companies.

Singapore-based integrated energy company Puma Energy has raised a $310.5m revolving credit facility from a consortium of international lenders.

Singapore's Temasek Holdings-backed Clifford Capital has restructured its business, creating a holding company and a new infrastructure loan platform.

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Citic Securities Co have signed an agreement to collaborate across multiple parts of Asia's capital markets.

PSA International, a Singaporean port operator, raised $650m from a 10 year bond that appealed to investors because of its strong credentials.

Asia’s bond market set a blistering pace this week, with nearly $4.2bn of deals sold through Wednesday and one of the busiest days since the global spread of the coronavirus. But although the successful deals are a sign that market sentiment is improving, bankers are cautious about what is yet to come. Morgan Davis reports.