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There is a weird law of nature governing holidays. When we have done everything we need before a short, well-needed break; when we have shut down the BlackBerry and promised to focus on anything but work for a few days; only then do things really seem to heat up.
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The convertible bonds market has been on fire — so much so that even the usually distracted Tai Tai has noticed. CB dealflow since April 5 has accounted for more than a third of the region’s yearly flow of convertibles, and San Miguel’s bumper deal looks set to push that higher.
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Bankers from across Asia flocked to Hong Kong this week for the syndicated loan and leverage finance conference, meeting borrowers and other bankers and discussing the challenges facing Asia’s loan market for the rest of the year.
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Banking is too often a war of attrition. Three hour conference calls with funding executives spoiling for a fight. "Quick" requests at the end of the day which take you through to the end of the night. Long, long hours at the desk. These things all require stamina, and no small amount of skill. And they prepare you nicely for the most important job of all — fist-fighting.
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Hong Kong banks have by now grown used to crowds of pensioners outside their branches, screaming at the tops of their lungs and holding signs that denounce banks as "devils".
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The head of issuer marketing at the Hong Kong stock exchange is pushing hard to attract mining companies to list on the bourse. But to be a meaningful player in this sector, the exchange will have to loosen its rules on the listings of explorers.