Southeast Asia

Is the southeast Asian loan market set for a revival? Early signs are positive as borders start to open up and Covid-19 infection cases stabilise, leading to more enquiry from borrowers.

Deutsche hires for top job in Vietnam – ANZ names two MDs – Citi Korea CEO to retire

Deutsche Bank has hired Huynh Buu Quang as acting chief country officer for its Vietnam business.

Thai agro-industrial and food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods is in the market for its third syndicated loan of the year, this time through subsidiary CP Merchandising Co.

Indonesian tanker company Soechi Lines, which is facing a big hit to its shipyard operation, is in discussions with banks for a refinancing loan.

The Kingdom of Thailand pulled off a novel sustainability bond in the domestic debt market on Thursday, hitting the upper end of its Bt30bn ($965m) size target and getting away with tight pricing.

Singapore fintech BondEvalue launched BondbloX Bond Exchange this week, which claims to be the first blockchain-based exchange in the world, with the maiden trade executed on a bond from commodities giant Olam.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) revealed a new suite of Asian equity derivatives this week, as it gave investors a look at what its strategy after winding down its high profile licensing agreement with MSCI will be.

Chinese delivery company Yunda Holding Co made its debut in the dollar market on Wednesday, raising $500m.

Deutsche promotes Elalingam to IB coverage job — JPM hires Aus head of financial sponsors

Vistas Media Acquisition Co (VMAC) has raised $100m after listing on the Nasdaq. It plans to use the funds for M&A in the media and entertainment industry.

Moody’s Corp has acquired a minority stake in credit rating agency Malaysian Rating Corp (MARC), giving the US firm additional access to Malaysia’s domestic bond and sukuk markets.