Asia bank capital series: Malaysia, Thailand Basel III-compliant bonds explained In part one of this Asia bank capital series, IFLR assesses the implementation of Basel III and the development of local bank capital regimes in key jurisdictions throughout Asia By Ashley Lee July 23 2013
Deutsche Bank Bao Dao bond reveals retail concerns Deutsche Bank’s Taiwan dim sum bond, or Bao Dao bond, was issued to retail investors. It may be the start of a trend, but it depends on local regulations By Ashley Lee July 23 2013
Eratat Lifestyle private placement brings tranching to dim sum This private placement is thought to be the first asset-backed securitisation in the dim sum market. But perhaps mores significantly, it also introduces the concept of tranching By Ashley Lee July 23 2013
The IPO that clarifies Singapore’s mineral, O&G listing rules KrisEnergy’s IPO sets the standard for other companies with Southeast Asian mineral, oil and gas assets looking to list on the Singapore Exchange By Ashley Lee July 23 2013
Aus privatisation signals pension fund infrastructure push Port Botany and Port Kembla's landmark privatisation is further proof of mounting interest from investment funds in infrastructure By Ashley Lee July 22 2013
How MIGA's Chinese lender guarantee changes frontier financings The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency has issued a contract of guarantee to a Chinese investor for the first time. By Ashley Lee July 22 2013
ChinaCo take-private placeholder loan first Feihe International’s recent take-private was the first to include a placeholder loan, and is an example for the growing number of small US-listed ChinaCos going private By Ashley Lee July 17 2013
Paul Gillis: VIEs no longer viable The legality of variable interest entities (VIEs) in China is even more uncertain following unfavourable rulings in China’s highest court and a tribunal of the Chinese International Economic and Trade... By Ashley Lee July 17 2013
Mapping the future of Asian project bonds Asian lenders’ increasing activity abroad may signal a growing role for project bonds in the region. By Ashley Lee July 11 2013
China-Africa Investment Forum highlights Infrastructure, resource nationalism and offshore investment vehicles play an important role in the next superpowers’ evolving relationship By Ashley Lee July 09 2013