Singapore

ANZ is expanding its sustainable financing efforts with the appointment of a new business head.

HSBC, Macquarie hire former Deutsche bankers – Citi’s Aus, NZ equities head steps down – CIMB rejigs top line-up – Hang Seng’s head of syndication leaves – Moody’s names Apac boss

Mapletree Industrial Trust raised S$400m ($290.6m) on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a growing line of trusts to tap Singapore’s equity capital market.

Keppel DC Real Estate Investment Trust priced a placement of new units at the top of guidance, raising S$235.4m ($171.3m) for the purchase of two data centres in Singapore.

Singapore-based agriculture company Olam International has returned to the loan market for its annual refinancing.

Agricultural Bank of China’s Singapore branch has sold the tightest three year floating rate note (FRN) from a big four Chinese bank, adding $500m to its coffers.

Lendlease Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust has hit the road for its Singapore IPO as it seeks up to S$740.3m ($537.9m), according to a source close to the deal.

HSBC has named Philip Lee as vice-chairman, southeast Asia, for its global banking franchise. The position is a newly-created one as the bank seeks to beef up its presence in the region.

Keppel DC Real Estate Investment Trust has launched a one-day sale of new units to raise up to S$235.4m ($171.3m) to fund the purchase of two Singapore properties.

Asia’s IPO market burst into life this month, with issuers in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines testing investor appetite for their listings. While the resurgence is welcome after a bleak year for issuance so far, it is likely to be short lived, with a lot also resting on early movers’ performances.

ANZ has made some changes to its infrastructure financing team in Asia, relocating Gareth Coleman to Singapore from Cambodia.

BOC Aviation and Clifford Capital navigated choppy market conditions successfully on Tuesday to raise dollar bonds from investors.