Hong Kong's RMB/HKD equity placement first analysed Hopewell Highway Infrastructure’s share placement marked HKEx's first dual counter equity security. Here's why its structure paves the way for Hong Kong-listed companies to access RMB investors By Ashley Lee November 07 2012
How Basel III will limit Chinese bank financing Chinese banks’ Basel III concerns are growing as counsel outline how the China Banking Regulatory Commission’s (CBRC) implementation of Basel III will limit Chinese banks’ financing By Ashley Lee November 06 2012
Australia FDI regime must change for Asia success The 'Australia in the Asian Century' white paper (White Paper) released October 28 signals the country’s intention to develop deeper relationships with Asia. By Ashley Lee November 01 2012
OTC regulation in Asia: where are we now? Regulators across the Asia-Pacific are preparing to implement rules for clearing OTC derivatives transactions. But many jurisdictions are stumbling on legal issues By Ashley Lee October 30 2012
Sabana Reit’s convertible sukuk The landmark offering is an early sign of Singapore’s push to rival Malaysia as an Islamic financial centre By Ashley Lee October 30 2012
The changing role of cornerstone investors in Asia Cornerstone investors have become fundamental to IPOs in Asia, with offerings such as those of Felda Global Ventures and Astro dependent on their support. By Ashley Lee October 24 2012
Softbank’s investment in Sprint Nextel explained Softbank’s $20.1 billion investment in Sprint Nextel is the largest US inbound acquisition by a Japanese company. And it allowed the target to remain a public company By Ashley Lee October 23 2012