Asia/Pacific
Sinopec's Bond Sale Breaks Record
Sinopec's bond sale is the largest debt sale in Asia outside of Japan. In a recent announcement, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation has raised a total of US$3.
First Shariah Bank Listing in Indonesia
The first IPO for a Shariah banking institution would be held by the second quarter of 2013. PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Syariah, the Indonesian Shariah lending institution, is aiming to raise nearly US$300 million through an initial public offer.
Mongolia Amends Restrictive Investment Law
Mongolia's Strategic Entities Foreign Investment Law has been amended to relax requirements for foreign investments.
ING Sells Shares to JV Partner
ING sells shares in KB Life to JV partner. ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance group announced that it had agreed to sell its 49% shareholdings in KB Life, the Korean insurance company.