ANZ

Equity-linked banker exits Goldman — BAML hires in DCM syndicate — ANZ loses debt director — SMBC adds to loans team — Ex-UBS banker heads to Citic CLSA

Allocations for a $235m three-tranche financing for private equity firm Partners Group’s acquisition of Philippine business process outsourcing company SPi Global were firmed up on Tuesday.

Andy Siow, a director in ANZ's Asia bond syndicate team, has left the bank about eight months after he joined.

Goldman boosts China focus — Mizuho loses syndicate banker — ANZ names Laos CEO — Levfin departure at BAML — HSBC’s REF head resigns — StanChart hires from Citi India

ANZ has appointed Rufus Pinto as the chief executive officer of Laos, according to a Tuesday statement from the Australian lender.

International Finance Corporation introduced the Kauri market to green bonds on Thursday, after opening books on a socially responsible New Zealand dollar note with a NZ$100m ($75.2m) minimum size.

International Finance Corporation introduced the Kauri market to green bonds on Thursday, after opening books on a socially responsible New Zealand dollar note with a NZ$100m ($75.2m) minimum.

Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group is making its loan debut, seeking $300m to repay its dollar bond. As heightened regulatory scrutiny crimps liquidity onshore, Chinese borrowers are slowly looking to take the loan route — reigniting the age-old debate of loans versus bonds, writes Shruti Chaturvedi.

Chinese state-owned Sinochem International Corp raised $300m from a five year bond on Tuesday, ending with a robust book of $2.6bn after wooing investors to its investment grade credentials.

Terms are out for a $1.5bn three part loan for commodities trader Trafigura, which invited banks for a roadshow earlier this week.

Chinese state-owned Sinochem International Corp and China Railway Group raised a combined $800m on Tuesday, with demand for high quality investment grade names reflected in the book sizes of the bonds.

Castle Peak Power Company added to Asia's growing green bond supply this week, raising $500m from its debut in the international debt market.