Nomura Hires China Research Head From RBS
Nomura Holdings Inc. has nabbed Royal Bank of Scotland’s PLC’s head of China research and China strategist Wendy Liu.
Citi: HSBC No Longer World’s Local Bank
HSBC Holdings PLC’s huge exposure to emerging markets is leading Citigroup analysts to question why the U.K. bank isn't being valued like one.
China-Focused M&A Accounts for Record Share Globally
Mergers and acquisitions activity involving Chinese companies is at a record high so far in 2012, driven largely by finance-related companies.
Coty Withdraws Avon Bid
Despite winning support from Warren Buffet, Coty Inc.’s $10.7 billion, two month-long pursuit of Avon Corp. is officially over.
Scrutiny Starts on Felda’s $3 Billion IPO
A planned initial public offering in Malaysia could become the world's second-largest this year and the third-largest on record for the Southeast Asian nation.
Putting Tepco’s Nationalization in Context
The Japanese government’s restructuring of Tokyo Electric Power Co. is going down in the history books as one of the biggest nationalizations ever.
Beijing Enterprises Keeps Adding to China Gas Stake
Beijing Enterprises Group Co. continues to raise its stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd., but quite what it’s trying to do is still anyone’s guess.
Temasek, RRJ Wager On U.S. Gas
Singapore's state investment fund and private-equity firm RRJ Capital are teaming up on a long-term bet that the U.S. exports of natural gas to Asia will boom.
Battle for China Gas Heats Up Again
The battle for China Gas Holdings Ltd. could be taking another dramatic turn as another potential suitor ups the stakes.
Asian Financial Institutions Equity Deals at Record Level
From the many initial public offerings to the large capital raisings and divestments, it’s little wonder that 2012 is shaping up to be a record year in Asia for equity deals.
Temasek, Chinese Bank Share Trader
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings’ every move is being watched closely by any observer of China’s banking sector. In its latest portfolio reshuffling, it has sold down stakes in two Chinese banks, again.
