Private equity giant KKR has acquired an undisclosed majority stake in Zenith Energy, a leading independent power producer, from a consortium including Pacific Equity Partners, OPSEU Pension Trust and Foresight Group, with Zenith’s founder and management retaining a minority stake. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. […]
New World Development: Bringing new luxury to Hong Kong
Jointly developed by New World Development, Empire Group, CSI Properties, Lai Sun Development, and MTR Corporation, DEEP WATER PAVILIA offers a new ultra-luxury residential property option for Hong Kong. The project in Phase 5A of The Southside has been crafted with the refined design philosophy of “Art Nouveau”. And combining some unique characteristics, […]
Asian firms should improve corporate governance or risk ‘irrelevance’: ACGA
Asian listed companies must raise their corporate governance or risk irrelevance, as international investors still continue to eye the US stock market, the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) has warned. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Hong Kong’s MTR prices $3bn perpetual bond issuance
The MTR Corporation (MTRC), operator of Hong Kong’s mass transit railway system, is raising $3 billion in debt through a US dollar-denominated subordinated perpetual guaranteed issuance. Proceeds of the offering will be channelled to fund general corporate purposes, according to a company disclosure. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. […]
Israel, Iran conflict brings multiple risks to Apac investors
Tensions in the Middle East are rising as the conflict between Iran and Israel ratchet up. Over the last six days, Israel has bombed multiple nuclear sites across Iran, while the Iranian military has responded by targeting cities in Israel; both airspaces are currently closed and there have been many casualties on both sides. […]
BOC Macau reshapes future of privatisations and syndicated loans in Hong Kong
When RGE Group company, Isola Castle, completed the acquisition of Hong Kong-listed Vinda International Holdings, in August 2024, it sealed one of the largest and most influential benchmark M&A deals in the Asia Pacific consumer market in recent years. This transaction was notable in several ways. It was the largest cash privatisation in […]
Leveraging index strategies amid market uncertainty
Review event highlights: Turning Market Volatility into Investment Opportunities As volatility becomes a defining feature of today’s markets, investors are rethinking how to stay ahead. Christopher Hamilton, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Asia Pacific ex Japan at Invesco, shares how adaptability and diversification are key to building resilient equity portfolios. Alongside him, Emerald Yau, Head of […]
Hong Kong’s $3.4bn multicurrency green, infrastructure bonds see strong global demand
Hong Kong’s government has issued its latest multicurrency institutional green bonds and infrastructure bonds, raising a total of around HK$27 billion ($3.4 billion). ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Citi Australia & NZ names John McLean head of ECM and GAM
US banking giant Citi has appointed John McLean as head of equity capital markets (ECM) and global asset managers (GAM) for Australia and New Zealand. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Sir Mark Tucker to return to AIA
Hong Kong-headquartered life insurer AIA Group has announced that Edmund Sze-Wing Tse, independent non-executive chairman and independent non-executive director, is set to retire from his position with the company effective September 30, 2025. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
