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The unusual flight path of Kazakhstan's first Falcon bond

Kazakhstan's first offshore renminbi bond makes little financial sense but might go some way to repairing the suspicion built up of Belt and Road Initiatives in the country.

April 06, 2020

Huarong and Midea add to dollar bond rush

Bad-loan manager and white goods maker add to surge of Chinese credits accessing the dollar-denominated bond market.

May 26, 2016

Bangladesh paves way for infrastructure law

The government is asking parliament to put private-public partnerships on more solid legal footing to encourage infrastructure finance.

September 03, 2015

Bangladesh aims for 10% GDP growth

There is no longer a gap between reality and perception, says Gowher Rizvi: Bangladesh is a known success story.

September 01, 2015

Mandates and payments roundup, March 1

Deutsche Bank launches new offshore renminbi trading capabilities, while HSBC inks an alliance with Swift and SAP for a new treasury system.

February 28, 2011

Volatile commodities give Asia's trade banks a headache

Banks are increasingly reluctant to issue new letters of credit as price swings cause orders to be cancelled and prompt some buyers to renege on contracts.

October 28, 2008

HSBC hires trade finance expert for Asia-Pacific

HSBC creates new trade finance role in Singapore and poaches Sharon Tan from Standard Chartered to help grow the business in the region.

May 14, 2008

Bob Johnson named as local head of oil and gas project finance for Standard Chartered

Ex SG financier to spearhead energy deals across Asia.

January 18, 2006

Standard Chartered rolls out management shuffle

Consumer banking division receives a boost from executive promotions.

January 13, 2006

Standard Chartered secures Barclays' Asian business

The bank wins new custody business with Barclays Capital in Taiwan and Korea and also retains business in other key Asian markets.

September 05, 2005