What S&P’s ALAC consultation could mean for bank ratings The ratings agency has given more detail on how it plans to incorporate additional loss-absorbing capacity into its bank rating methodology By Ashley Lee February 09 2015
S&P: government support uncertainty in EU, Asia may prompt bank downgrades Last week the rating agency downgraded banks in four European countries following doubts over government support. By Ashley Lee February 09 2015
India ECM: what the market wants Here are the top four issues highlighted by speakers at the IFLR India Capital Markets Forum in Mumbai last week By Ashley Lee February 04 2015
What India’s Companies Act means for ECM While the law has been praised for raising corporate governance standards in India, questions remain over its capital markets regulations By Ashley Lee February 04 2015
Why Greenko’s high-yield structure won’t be replicated Indian counsel are unsure whether Circular 41 applied directly to Greenko’s high-yield bonds, but agree the structure will likely be a one-off By Ashley Lee February 04 2015
Chinese developers to diverge post-Kaisa Investors’ recent experience may challenge other lower-rated Chinese developers hoping to refinance in 2015 By Ashley Lee February 03 2015
Kaisa won’t test keepwell structures While Kaisa is the first Chinese real estate developer to default, its bonds won’t directly test the credit enhancement structures frequently seen in the market By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
PE’s wish list for Indian regulation Investors are increasingly optimistic about India’s investment regime following the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. But while sentiment has improved, burdensome regulations remain By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
New strategies for Chinese private equity Private equity in China must innovate beyond exits in the capital markets, according to panellists at a recent industry conference By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
Renhe trilogy reveals liability management focus A Chinese real estate developer's three-part deal to manage debt due this year may pave the way for similar transactions By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
