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According to The New Straits Times, the alleged crime took place at a regional banks,  , Public Bank Berhad, at its Bukit Damansara Branch in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 21, 2018.  ,
After the Ministry of Finance confirmed in a political comment on October 28 that both Khazanah and PNB had sold their minority stakes in FashionValet at the end of last year for RM3.1 million, FashionValet eventually came under fire.
Due to the fact that it involved public money, it marked a considerable decline from the original RM47 million worth of investments in 2018. This sparked outrage and calls for studies.  ,
Following the public outcry over the expenditure damage, Fadzarudin and Vivy, who are also fashion influencers with over 1.8 million followers, announced their resignations on November 1st.  ,
We are deeply sorry for the controversy this has caused Khazanah and PNB, read the statement that was posted on Instagram.” We take full responsibility for the loss of the investment.  ,
On Nov 2, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, ordered Khazanah to do an inspection following the loss.  ,
Mr Anwar, who is also the president of Khazanah, said the order is in line with his earlier authority for the National Audit Department to evaluate over 2, 000 government-linked businesses.
Before posting a picture of its soldiers raiding FashionValet’s business, MACC confirmed on the same day through a press statement that investigations were continued.  ,
On Nov 6, local media reported that MACC had seized 11 bags and a luxury watch for around RM200, 000 during a attack at the child’s house in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.  ,  ,
According to the Malay Mail, many personal and business bank accounts belonging to the husband and wife had been frozen, totaling RM1.1 million.
A dominant figure in Malaysia’s fashion and business sector, Vivy has been awarded honors, including a spot on Forbes ‘ 30 under 30 India record and Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asean@50 Achievement Awards in 2017.  ,
She and her husband had been subject to serious investigation as a result of allegations of bank mismanagement, but her and her husband had been accused of portraying a lavish life on social media despite her employer’s performance not to be well-known. Since then, her Instagram account has been made secret.  ,
Established in 2010 by Vivy and her father, FashionValet has become one of Malaysia’s leading e-commerce systems and a key person in the government’s style and financial market, offering over 400 companies and 15, 000 products, according to local media.
FinanceAsia ‘s , annual Achievement Awards recognise excellence across the divers financial markets of Asia Pacific ( Apac ) and the Middle East.
The Achievement Awards, which span five distinct categories, include Deal Honors for Apac and the Middle East, House Awards for Apac and the Middle East, and our Dealmaker Poll, show the achievements of major players in these areas as well as those who have shown commitment to their industry.
We’re pleased to announce that the judging process for this year’s awards has now come to an end after receiving almost 1, 000 submissions from our Advisory Board of external specialists and the help of our editorial staff.
Below are the types and winners’ respective links.  ,
The logic behind success collection will get published in our upcoming , FinanceAsia , reports. Please call the , FinanceAsia staff if you have any concerns.  ,
You see all the winners below:  ,
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2024: Apac’s best talks
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2024: Middle East’s best offers
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2024: Dealmaker Poll finalists
FinanceAsia , Achievement Awards 2024: Apac’s best funding homes
FinanceAsia , Achievement Awards 2024: Middle East’s best funding houses
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Excellence in Asia’s financial markets is recognized annually with our Success Awards. Our Achievement Awards, which span two crucial categories– Package Awards and House Awards– emphasize the achievements of key players in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East who have demonstrated dedication to their industry.
We’re pleased to announce that the judging process for this year’s awards has now come to an end after receiving almost 1, 000 submissions from our Advisory Board of external specialists and the help of our editorial staff.
Please consider below a list of this week’s victors of the , Deal Awards- Apac , type.
The logic behind success collection will get published in our upcoming , FinanceAsia reports. It is not a comprehensive list because we have listed the participants who participated based on research and awards entries. Please call the , FinanceAsia group if you have any concerns.  ,
North Asia = Japan, South Korea, Taiwan ,
South Asia = India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Southeast Asia = Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
CSL Financial’s$ 1.25 billion dual-tranche 144A/Reg S top giving
Members: Citi, Bank of America, JP Morgan, HSBC
Highly commended: AOFM’s invitational$ 7 billion efficient government bond
Members:  , Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank, National Australia Bank, UBS, Australia Branch, Westpac Banking Corporation
Chinese- Abroad
3-year, responsible dim-sum bond issued by Jingzhou Municipal Urban Development Holding Group
Members:  , Bank of China, Caitong International, Industrial Securities, CSC Financial, CITIC Securities, CMB Wing Lung Bank, CMBC Capital, CNCB Investment, Guolian Securities, Guoyuan International, Haitong International, ICBC International, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, SPDB International, TF worldwide, CICC
Chinese- Inland
National Bank of Canada’s Rmb5 billion 2-year tiger relationship release
Members: Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, DBS, CITIC Securities, CMB Securities
Highly commended: China Baowu Steel Group’s Rmb10 billion business relationship release
Members: CITIC Securities, Guotai Junan Securities, Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, CICC
 , HONG KONG Radar / APAC
HKSAR’s USD&, EUR&, CNH multi-currency natural tie giving
Members: Crédit Agricole, HSBC, Citi, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, BofA, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Mizuho, Bank of China Hong Kong, ICBC Asia, Bank of Communications, Standard Chartered
Highly commended: ILBS 2 by Bauhinia
Members: Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation, CICC, ING Bank, MUFG, Natixis, Standard Chartered
NORTH ASIA
LG Electronic’s$ 500 million 144A/Reg S 3-year and$ 300 million 5-year two round
Members: BNP Paribas, Citi, HSBC, JP Morgan, Korea Development Bank, Standard Chartered
SINGAPORE
Exams ‘$ 500 million unprotected fixed rate documents due 2029
Members: DBS, BNP Paribas, MUFG, OCBC, HSBC
Highly commended: Yinson Production’s$ 500 million older secured 5-year relationship release
Members: Standard Chartered, Holman Fenwick Willan, Stephenson Harwood, collaboration of 13 loans
SOUTH ASIA
Kashf’s PKR2.5 billion female connection release
Members: Infra Zamin Pakistan, Arif Habib, Pakistan Credit Rating Agency, Vellani &, Vellani, Pak Brunei Investment Company, Bank Alfalah, Bank of Pubjab, Standard Chartered Pakistan
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ PHILIPPINES
Maynilad Water Services PHP15 billion orange ties
Members: BPI Capital, BDO Capital &, Investment, First Metro Investment, East West Banking
 , MALAYSIA / HIGHLY COMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA)
Asean Green moderate term papers under RM500 million Exio Logistics clean centers
Members: Hong Leong Investment Bank
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA) THAILAND
Minor International’s THB billion securities via private location
Members: Standard Chartered, Bangkok Bank, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company, Kasikornbank, Krungthai Bank, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities, The Siam Commercial Bank
INDONESIA
Republic of Indonesia$ 2.05 billion international bond giving
Participants: ANZ, BofA Securities, Deutsche Bank ( Singapore ), Morgan Stanley, UBS ( Singapore ), BRI Danereksa Sekuritas, Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia, Mayer Brown
VIETNAM
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC’s VND500 billion foldable relationship
Members: SSI Securities
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
A$ 1.435 billion block trade in Worley
Members: Citi, Goldman Sachs, Allens
Highly commended: Treasury Wine Estate’s A$ 825 million Paitreo to support get DAOU Vineyards
Members: UBS, Macquarie Capital
Chinese- Abroad / APAC
Alibaba’s$ 5 billion convertible bond  ,$ 1.2 billion parallel stock purchase
Members: Citi, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, HSBC
Highly commended:  , Lotus Tech’s company mixture with L Catterton, people listing in the US through a De-SPAC design, approximately$ 880 million of personal investment in public equity funding and convertible information
Members: Han Kun Law, Skadden, Kirkland &, Ellis, Fangda Partners ,
Chinese- Inland
Sinopec’s A-share personal position
Members: CICC, Guangfa Securities, CITIC Securities
HONG KONG Radar
Zhejiang Expressway’s HK$ 6.7 billion  , right issue
Members: BNP Paribas, DBS, CLSA, CICC, Zheshang International
Alibaba’s$ 5 billion convertible bond $ 1.2 billion parallel share buyback
Members: Citi, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, HSBC
SINGAPORE
Personal position and preferred giving for CapitaLand Integrated Commercial REIT for S$ 1.1 billion
Members: United Overseas Bank, JP Morgan, Venture Law, Allen &, Gledhill
Highly commended: Reverse , takover of 3Cnergy by DTP Inter Holdings Corporation for a consideration of approximately S$ 443.8 million  ,
Members: PrimePartners Corporation Finance, Allen &, Gledhill LLP
SOUTH ASIA
JSW Energy’s$ 600 million qualified administrative position
Members: Jefferies India, Khaitan &, Co, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas &, Co
Highly commended:  , Vodafone Idea’s$ 2.15 billion follow-on open offering of capital stock
Members: Axis Capital, Jefferies, SBI Capital, Sidley Austin, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas &, Co, AZB &, Lovers
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Bursa Malaysia Offering for Johor Plantations Group
Members: RHB Investment Bank, AmInvestment Bank, CIMB Investment Bank, CLSA Singapore, CLSA Securities Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
Highly commended:  , San Miguel Corporation’s PHP34 billion preferred shares ,
Members:  , SB Capital, Bank of Commerce, BDO Capital &, Investment, China Bank Capital, Asia United Bank, Bank of Commerce, BPI Capital, Land Bank of the Philippines, PNB Capital and Investment, RCBC Capital, Union Bank of the Philippines
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Blackstone’s merger of Airtrunk
Members: Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, RCBC Capital Markets, Macquarie Capital, Goldman Sachs
Highly commended: Contact Energy’s suggested merger of Manawa Energy
Members: UBS New Zealand, Cameron Partners/Rothschild &, Co, Lazard Australia, Bell Gully, Harmos Horton Lusk
Chinese- Inland
CAMC-China Resources TBEA Renewable Energy’s Closed-end Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund
Members: CITIC Securities, China Asset Management, Agricultural Bank of China, Zhong Lun Law Firm
HONG KONG Radar
ILBS 2 by Bauhinia
Members: CICC, ING Bank, MUFG, Natixis, Standard Chartered
SINGAPORE / APAC
Yinson Boronia Movie’s annual project relationship with a$ 1.035 billion Top Secured Notes expected 2042
Members: Santander, Citi, Norton Rose Fulrbright, Cescon Barrieu
Highly commended: Stonepeak’s very structured preferred corporate investment into AGP Sustainable Real Assets
Members: Sidley Austin, Clifford Chance, King &, Wood Mallesons, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas &, Co, NautaDutilh, Burness Paull, WongPartnership, Setterwalls Advokatbyra ,
SOUTH ASIA
AdaniConneX’s$ 1.44 billion Sustainability-Linked Project Finance for an under-construction information centre investment in India
Members: ING Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, KfW IPEX, MUFG, Natixis, Standard Chartered, Societe Generale, SMBC
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ INDONESIA
ADIA and APG’s acquisition of a 53.5 % stake in Rafflesia Investasi ,
Members: Rothschild &, Co
 , PHILIPPINES / HIGHLY COMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA)
New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation’s PHP80 billion syndicated name loan service
Participants: Bank of Commerce, BDO Capital &, Investment, Asia United Bank, China Bank Capital, SB Capital Investment, BDO Unibank, China Banking, Development Bank of the Philippines, Security Bank
MALAYSIA
Worldwide Holdings ‘ RM999 million syndicated clean leasing facility
Members: Maybank Investment Bank
VIETNAM
Petrovietnam Power’s XNhon Trach 3&, 4 Energy Flower
Members: Citi, ING
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Chinese- Abroad
J&, T Express ‘$ 500 million identifying on HKEX
Participants: CICC, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Securities, UBS AG ( HK), CCB International Capital, CMB International Capital, Huatai Financial, BOCI Asia, ABCI Capital
Chinese- Inland
Grandtop Yongxing’s Rmb2.43 billion Offering
Members: CITIC Securities, Guotai Junan Securities
HONG KONG Radar /APAC
Super Hi’s double list on Nasdaq
Members: Kirkland &, Ellis, Skadden, Arendt, Loyens, Freshfields, Linklaters and Fried Frank, White &, Event
Highly commended:  , QuantumPharm’s identifying on HKEX
Members: CLSA, CITIC Securities, CICC, Jefferies, Deutsche Bank, CMB International, Sidley Austin, Fangda Partners, Herbert Smith Freehills, JunHe, PwC
NORTH ASIA
Kokusai Electric ‘s , ¥124.5 billion ($ 831.7 million )  , listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Participants: KKR ( GP), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities
SOUTH ASIA
NRB Bank’s BDT1 billion naming in Bangladesh
Members: UCB Investment, Shahjalal Equity Management
Highly commended: OLA Electronic’s list in India
Members: Kotak Mahindra Capital, Citi, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Axis Capital, ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets, BOB Capital Markets
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Speed Mart Retail Holdings RM13.9 billion Investor on Bursa Malaysia
Members: CIMB, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, RHB Investment Bank, Lee Choon Wan &, Co
Highlgy commended: Johor Plantations Group’s RM735 million Offering on Bursa Malaysia
Members: RHB Investment Bank, Latham &, Watkins, AmInvestment Bank, CIMBC Investment Bank, CLSA Singapore, CLSA Securities Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
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SINGAPORE
Wealthy Pink’s S$ 2.7 billion normal expression product and Muslim Murabahah features
Members: DBS Bank, Malayan Banking Singapore branch, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore branch, United Overseas Bank ( UOB), Allen &, Gledhill
SOUTH ASIA
Islamic Bank Bangladesh ‘s , BDT8 billion Mudaraba convertible, non-convertible, unsecured subordinated bond
Members: UCB Investment
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ APAC / INDONESIA
Republic of Indonesia’s$ 2.35 billion 144A sukuk offering
Members: MUFG, Citi, Dubai Islamic Bank, HSBC, Mandiri Securities, BRI Danareksa Sekurta, PR Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia
Extremely RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA)/ MALAYSIA
Gold Formula ABS’s sukuk, up to RM94.81 million in differenent tranches
Members: New Paradigm Securities, Silver Formula Capital, Public Investment Bank, Adnan Sundra &, Low
PHILIPPINES
Republic of Philippines ‘ Sukuk Trust’s$ 1 billion issuing
Members: Citi, Deutsche Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, HSBC, MUFG, Standard Chartered
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / APAC
Obayashi Corporation acquires 50 % of Eastland Generation for a$ 503 million implied business benefit.
Members: Forsyth Barr, Chapman Tripp
Highly commended: PSP Consortium’s A$ 2.5 billion merger of Costa Group
Members: Citi, JP Morgan, Allen &, Gledhill, Kirkland &, Ellis
Chinese- Abroad
Grifols ‘ Sale of 20 % stake in Shanghai RAAS to Haier for$ 1.8 billion
Members: Nomura Securties, CICC, Osborne Clarke, JunHe, Clifford Chance, King &, Wood Mallesons
Highly commended:  , Royal Golden Eagle’s CNH15 billion syndicated payment for the acquisition of Vinda International Holdings
Participants: Bank of China Macau, BNP Paribas, CICC, Linklaters
Chinese- Inland
$ 8.3 billion sale of 60 % stake in Zhuhai Wanda to PAG-led consortium
Members: Deutsche Bank
Highly commended:  , NISCO merger by CITIC Pacific ,
Members: CITIC Securities
HONG KONG Radar
Asia Pacific Resources International’s HK$ 21.6 billion volunteer public present for Vinda International Holdings
Members: HSBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, CICC
Highly commended:  , HKT price of 40 % stake in its silent community resources to China Merchants Capital
Members: Deutsche Bank, Clifford Chance
NORTH ASIA
Renesas Electronics ‘ 100 % merger of Altium
Members:  , Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, King &, Wood Mallesons, Reed Smith, DLA Piper, Covington &, Burling, Nagashima Ohno &, Tsunematsu ,
Highly commended:  , WT Microelectronics ‘$ 3.8 billion merger of Future Electronics ,
Members:  , Citi, Canaccord Genuity Corp., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &, Flom, Osler, Hoskin &, Harcourt, Tsar &, Tsai Law Firm, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glocsky and Popeo, P. C.
SINGAPORE
Purchase of Eu Yan Sang to a consortium led by Mitsui & Co. and Rohto Pharmaceutical
Members: Deutsche Bank, UBS, Wong Partnership
SOUTH ASIA
MHIL’s consolidation of Sahara Hospital
Members: Standard Chartered
Highly commended:  , Acquisition by Saudi Aramco Oil Company of a 40 % stake in Gas and Oil Pakistan ,
Members: Standard Chartered
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ THAILAND
Acquisition of 65.99 % shares in Esso ( Thailand ) Public Company by Bangchak Corporation Public Company
Members: Kiatnakin Phatra Securities, JP Morgan, DLA Piper
Highly commended: ThaiBev return from home business via promote transfer
Members: DBS, WongPartnership
INDONESIA
 , Medco Energi Internasional’s$ 713 million acquisition of a 20 % interest in each of Block 60 and Block 48
Members: Standard Chartered
MALAYSIA
Purchase of Ramsay Sime Darby Health CA by Columbia Asset Healthcate and Sime Darby Healthcare
Members: Deutsche Bank
PHILIPPINES
Merger between Robinsons Bank and Bank of the Philippine Islands
Members: BPI Corporation
VIETNAM
Thomson Medical Group’s merger of FV Hospital
Members: Maybank Investment Bank
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / APAC
Blackstone’s merger of Airtrunk
Members: Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, RCBC Capital Markets, Macquarie Capital, Goldman Sachs
Chinese- Abroad
Carlyle on sales of curiosity in McDonald’s China to McDonald’s Company
Members:  , Kirkland &, Ellis, JunHe, Jones Day
Highly commended:  , Advent International’s acquisition of a 29 % interest in Seek Pet Food
Participants: Boyu Capital ( investor )
HONG KONG Radar
PAG’s$ 8.3 billion Joint Investment in Newland Commercial Management
Members: Simpson Thacher &, Bartlett, A&, O Shearman
NORTH ASIA
Carlyle Group’s merger of KFC Holdings Japan
Members: Kirkland &, Ellis, Nishimura &, Asahi, Linklaters, Mori Hamada &, Matsumoto, Nagashima Ohno &, Tsunematsu ,
Highly commended:  , Blackstone’s sales of Geo-Young to MBK lovers
Members:  , Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Samsung Securities, K&, C Cleary Gottlieb, Steen &, Hamilton LLP, Ropes &, Gray
SOUTH ASIA
ani’s Ispahani’s acquisition of a small interest in Tampaco Sheets
Members: UCB Investment, Farooq & Associates
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Asia Pacific Education Holdings ‘ sale of the APIIT Education Group to TPG’s The Rise Funds ( stake sold by KV Asia Capital )
Members: Rahmat Lim &, Partners,  ,
Highly commended: BlackRock’s Climate Finance Partnership’s funding in Ditrolic Energy
Members: Clifford Chance
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
MREH’s A$ 400 million debt funding
Members:  , Société Générale, Westpac, Standard Chartered, Export Development Canada, White &, Case, Ashurst
Chinese- Inland
CSPC’s$ 5.5 billion term loan and a$ 450 million working capital facility
Members: CNOOC Finance Corporation, Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, Zhong Lun Law Company
NORTH ASIA
 , ARE’s 20-year c. TWD8.25 billion job financing
Members: CTBC Bank, MUFG, E. SUN Bank, SMBC, Standard Chartered, KGI
SINGAPORE / APAC
BIC V investment size of approximately$ 508.3 million
Members: Citi, Standard Chartered, MUFG, Natixis, Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation,  , Société Générale
SOUTH ASIA
Serentica’s venture funding of 200 MW RTC
Members: Société Générale, Cooperative Rabobank U. A., Export-Import Bank of India, India Infrastructure Finance Company, MUFG, YES Bank, KKR, Twinstar Overseas, Dentons, Luthra &, Luthra, Norton Rose Fulbright
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ INDONESIA
Climmangis Citibung Tollways CDS hospital
Members: Indonesia Infrastructure Fund, BNI,  , Siahaan Indarmis, Andarumi &, Partners
Extremely RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA)/ MALAYSIA
World Holdings ‘ spare to power project
Participants: Bank
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA ) PHILIPPINES
AltEnergy’s PHP8 billion top safe word product
Members: BPI Capital, Security Bank
VIETNAM
Petrovietnam Power Company’s Nohn Trach 3&, 4 Energy Flower
Members: Citi, ING
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Blackstone’s merger of Airtrunk
Members: Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, RCBC Capital Markets, Macquarie Capital, Goldman Sachs
Chinese- Abroad
Bain Capital’s$ 250 million cooperative venture with DNE for China New Economy Network
Participants ( legal advisors ): Kirkland &, Ellis, King &, Wood Mallesons ,
Chinese- Inland
Link REIT’s acquisition of China Vanke’s 50 % stake in Link Plaza Qibao
Participants ( legal advisors ): Zhong Lun Law Firm, Cushman &, Wakefield
HONG KONG Radar
HK$ 14.438 billion sustainability-linked syndicated term and revolving loan facilities for 16 borrowers, sponsored by Gateway Real Estate Fund V L. P., Gateway V Co-Investment ( Doris ), L. P. (” Gaw” ), Great Wall Pan Asia Holdings Limited (” Great Wall” ) and GLQ Broad Street Holdings Ltd
Members: ANZ, Standard Chartered, UOB
SINGAPORE
Supreme JV Holding Pte Ltd | Lendlease &, Warburg Pincus ‘ S$ 1.065 billion top secured term loan and lender ensure features
Members: DBS, HSBC, UOB
Highly commended:  , Digital Core REIT’s$ 120 million personal location
Members: DBS, Citi, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, OCBC, UOB
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ APAC / THAILAND
ThaiBev’s exit from the property business via a share swap with its parent for majority ownership in F&N
Members: DBS
 , INDONESIA / HIGHLY COMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA )
PT Putragaya Wahana has a top secured alternative payment service worth IDR 3.7 trillion and a term loan facility.
Participants: UOB
MALAYSIA
ESIM Capital’s green SRI sukuk
Participants: New Paradigm, UOB ( Malaysia )
PHILIPPINES
Vista Land’s$ 300million 9.375 % senior unsecured fixed rate notes due 2029
Members: DBS, HSBC, Union Bank of the Philippines
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Chinese- Abroad
The acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. by Ascendent Capital Partners ,
Participants: Industrial Bank HK
Chinese- Inland
CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd’s ( CMBFL ) Rmb1.6 billion Sustainable Development Loan ,
Participants: MUFG, SMBC, Fubon, Bank of China, Bank of Shanghai
Highly commended:  , Xinyue’s Rmb600 million Micro Business Loan ABN from Qifu Technology,
Participants: HSBC
HONG KONG Radar / APAC
ILBS 2 by Bauhinia
Members: CICC, ING Bank, MUFG, Natixis, Standard Chartered
Highly commended: The acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. by Ascendent Capital Partners ,
Participants: Industrial Bank HK
NORTH ASIA
WT Microelectronics and Morrihan International Corp’s$ 3.8 billion Bridge Facility
Participants: Citi
Highly commended:  , Korean Airline’s$ 208 million-equivalent Samurai Sustainability-Linked Loan
Participants: MUFG, SMBC
SINGAPORE
CIS ‘ Senior Secured S$ 300 million Bridge S$ 280 million Take Out Term Loan Facility
Members: DBS, Deutsche Bank, UOB KayHian
Highly commended:  , The government of Singapore’s S$ 2.5 billion green bonds
Members: DBS, Deutsche Bank, UOB KayHian
SOUTH ASIA
Fund raise of Rs4.65 billion ($ 56 million ) for Aliens Developers Private Ltd ,
Participants: Azalea Capital Partners
SOUTHEAST ASIA ,
Ayala Land’s PHP6 billion Asean sustainability linked bond
Participants: BDO Capital, BPI Capital, China Bank Capital, Land Bank of the Phiippines, SB Capital, RCBC Capital )
Highly commended:  , Exsim Capital Resources ‘ tranche 5 Asean green SRI sukuk
Participants: New Paradigm
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Cromwell Property Group’s A$ 1.2 billion Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan ,
Participants: ANZ, Bank of China Sydney, Clean Energy Finance Corporation, CBA, Credit Agricole, ING Bank, NAB, Societe Generale
Highly commended:  , MCP Wholesale Investment Trust’s A$ 500 million Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility
Members: Standard Chartered
Chinese- Abroad
Bank of China’s CNH and USD multi-tranche BRI-partner sustainability notes
Participants: HSBC
Highly commended:  , China Construction Bank Financial Leasing’s$ 150 million Long Term Transition Shipping Finance
Members: Standard Chartered
HONG KONG Radar
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s HK$ 5 billion sustainability-linked term and revolving facilities
Members: Standard Chartered
NORTH ASIA
Posco’s$ 500 million 3-year Green 144A/Reg S senior unsecured bond
Participants: HSBC
Highly commended: Far Eastern New Century’s NTD2.5 billion Corporate Sustainable Exchangeable Bond
Participants: KGI Securities, SinoPac Bank, Oriental Securities
SINGAPORE
Impact Investment Exchange’s$ 88 million 4-year Women’s Livelihood Bond
Participants: ANZ, Standard Chartered
Highly commended: EJA’s$ 500 million Revolving Credit Facility
Members: Standard Chartered
SOUTH ASIA
AdaniConneX’s$ 875 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan
Members: ING Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, KfW IPEX, MUFG, Natixis, Standard Chartered, Societe Generale, SMBC
Highly commended: Kashf’s PKR2.5 billion female connection release
Participants:  , Infra Zamin Pakistan, Arif Habib, Pakistan Credit Rating Agency, Vellani &, Vellani, Pak Brunei Investment Company, Bank Alfalah, Bank of Pubjab, Standard Chartered Pakistan
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ APAC / MALAYSIA
Exism Capital Resources ‘ special purpose funding vehicle ( RM3 billion )
Participants: NewParadigm Securities, United Overseas Bank ( UOB ) Malaysia, Adnan Sundra &, Lo
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA ) PHILIPPINES
partnership between Rizal Commercial Banking and Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation ( CREC )
Participants: Rizal Commercial Banking
INDONESIA
Republic of Indonesia$ 2 billion dual-tranche trust certificates
Participants: CIMB, Citigroup Global Markets, Dubai Islamic Bank, Mandiri Securities, Standard Chartered, White &, Case, Trimegah Sekuritas, BRI Danareksa Sekuritas, Thamrin &, Rekan
THAILAND
Thai Union Group’s Thb11.5 billion sustainability-linked loan
Participants: MUFG
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Orora’s acquisition of Saverglass SAS
Participants: AFRY Capital, Citi, Macquarie Capital
Highly commended:  , Viva Energy A$ 1 billion Term Loan Facilities
Members: DBS, ANZ, Mizuho, MUFG, NAB, UOB, WBC, plus consortium of 22 lenders
Chinese- Abroad
Royal Golden Eagle’s CNH15 billion syndicated loan for the acquisition of Vinda International Holdings
Participants: Bank of China Macau Branch, BNP Paribas, CICC, Linklaters
Highly commended: Kuaishou’s 3-year CNH9 billion syndicated term loan facility
Participants: China Merchants Bank, Pudong Development Bank, CITIC Bank, Industrial Bank, Ping An Bank, HSBC China, Minsheng Bank, Bank of Beijing, Hang Seng Bank, Bank of Faba-Pakistan China, Standard Chartered China, Jiangsu Bank
HONG KONG Radar
United Asia Finance’s HK$ 3.9 million syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility
Members: Standard Chartered, China Zheshang Bank, KGI Bank, Bank Singpac, Nanyang Commercial Bank
Highly commended:  , ICBCIL Finance Company Limited’s$ 1 billion term loan facility
Participants: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ( Asia ), Agricultural Bank of China Hong Kong, OCBC, Ping An Bank, Nanyang Commercial Bank, China Guangfa Bank, Bank of Communications, China CITIC Bank, Dah Sing Bank, DBS Bank, The Norinchukin Bank, The Korea Development Bank, Bank of China Frankfurt Branch, Chiyu Banking Corporation, Tai Fung Bank, Bank of China Rotterdam Branch, Banque Internationale a Luxembourg
SINGAPORE
Seatrium’s S$ 1.1 billion committed syndicated bank guarantee facility
Participants: Simmons &, Simmons, Standard Chartered,  , DBS Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Mizuho Bank, Emirates NBD Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Malayan Banking Berhad, Clifford Capital
Highly commended:  , Aircastle’s$ 600 million syndicated revolving credit facility
Participants: Bank of China, Caixa, CBA, SMTB, CUB, Taishin, plus lending consortium of 15 banks
SOUTH ASIA
JSW Steel Limited’s$ 900 million syndicated term loan facility
Members: DBS, BNP Paribas, CTBC, FAB, HSBC, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, SMBC, Intesa Sanpaolo, APICORP, CBD, DZ, BOT, CHCB, TIB, TBB, FCB, SBI Shinsei, BOK, LBT, TW Shin Kong, Taichung Commercial, TCB, San-in-Good, Hyakugo Bank
Highly commended:  , Beacon Pharmaceutical’s BDT3.768.8 billion syndicated term loan facility
Members: UCB Investment, Eastern Bank, Janata Bank, United Commercial Bank, Bank Asia, Jamuna Bank, ONE Bank, Rupali Bank
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ APAC / INDONESIA
PT Mineral Industri Indonesia ( Persero )$ 1.5 billion senior unsecured term loan and revolving credit facilities
Members: DBS, Bank of China (Hong Kong), BNP Paribas, BNI, Citi, Maybank, Mizuho, MUFG, OCBC, SCB, SMBC, UOB
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA) THAILAND
Syndicated financing of Thb7.6 billion for Italian-Thai Development Public Company
Participants: Weerawong C&P, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank, Krung Thai Bank
MALAYSIA
LQ Retail and LQ Hotel have secured green term loans worth MR2 billion.
Participants: UOB ,
PHILIPPINES
San Miguel Corporation’s$ 2 billion five-year syndicated term loan facility
Participants ( according to sources cited by Bloomberg ): Standard Chartered, ANZ, Bank of China ( Hong Kong ), CTBC Bank, ING, Maybank Kim Eng Securities, Mitisubishi Financial Group, Mizuho Bank, Rabobank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking ,
VIETNAM
Techcom Securities ‘$ 175 million syndicated loan facility
Members: Standard Chartered, CTCB Bank, Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank, Taishin International Bank, KGI Bank
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SINGAPORE
YouTrip’s$ 50 million Series B fundraising
Participants: Lightspeed Ventures ( lead investor ), Allen &, Gledhill
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ APAC
Fano Labs investment by Openspace Ventures
Participants: Openspace Ventures ( lead investor )
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AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
 , Alcoa’s$ 3 billion acquisition of Alumina
Participants: BofA Securities, Flagstaff Partners, JP Morgan, UBS
Highly commended:  , CRH’s A$ 2.9 billion acquisition of Adbr
Participants: UBS, Macquarie, Barrenjoey, Morgan Stanley, Gilbert &, Tobin, HSF
Chinese- Abroad
The acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. by Ascendent Capital Partners ,
Participant ( s ): Industrial Bank Hong Kong
Highly commended: Alibaba’s$ 5 billion convertible bond  ,$ 1.2 billion parallel stock purchase
Members: Citi, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, HSBC
Chinese- Inland
Nanjing Iron and Steel Group’s acquisition by CITIC Pacific ,
Members: CITIC Securities
Highly commended: State Grid Overseas Investment’s Rmb1 billion panda bond issuance
Members: CITIC Securities, ICBC, Bank of China
HONG KONG Radar / APAC
Privatisation of L’Occitane
Participants ( legal advisors ): Kirkland &, Ellis, Skadden, Arendt, Loyens, Freshfields, Linklaters and Fried Frank, White &, Case ,
Highly commended: Super Hi’s double list on Nasdaq
Participants ( legal advisors ): Kirkland &, Ellis, Skadden, Arendt, Loyens, Freshfields, Linklaters and Fried Frank, White &, Case
Highly commended: HKSAR Government’s$ 750 million equivalent digital green bonds
Participants: Bank of China Hong Kong, Credit Agricole CIB, Goldman Sachs, ICBC Asia, UBS, HSBC
NORTH ASIA
SK Bioscience’s acquisition of 60 % stake in IDT group
Participants: Deutshce Bank, Commerzbank, Norddeutsche Landesbank, Sullivan &, Cromwell ,
SINGAPORE
STT GDC’s issuance of S$ 450 million 5.70 % sustainability-linked perpetual securities
Members: Standard Chartered
SOUTH ASIA
Refinancing for East India’s LNG Regasification Terminal Project in Dhamra, Odisha
Members: Standard Chartered
Highly commended: Kashf’s PKR2.5 billion female connection release
Members: Infra Zamin Pakistan, Arif Habib, Pakistan Credit Rating Agency, Vellani &, Vellani, Pak Brunei Investment Company, Bank Alfalah, Bank of Pubjab, Standard Chartered Pakistan
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA/ THAILAND
ThaiBev’s property exit and share swap
Members: DBS, WongPartnership
Highly recommended: the Filipino Aquino International Airport’s rehabilitation project, which offers PHP 80 billion syndicated term loans.
Participants: BDO Capital
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ( SOUTHEAST ASIA ) PHILIPPINES
Ayala Land’s PHP6 billion sustainability-linked bonds
Participants: BDO Capital, BPI Capital, China Bank Capital, Land Bank of the Philippines, RCBC Capital, SB Capital Investment
INDONESIA
PT Charoen’s$ 200 million and IDR7.5 trillion senior revolving credit facilities ,
Participants: Citi, DBS, plus consortium of other banks
MALAYSIA
Bursa Malaysia Offering for Johor Plantations Group
Participants: CIMB, AM Investment Bank, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, CLSA Singapore, CLSA Securities Malaysia
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Public interest on FashionValet’s reported incompetence could also be attributed to the owner’s social media presence, with blogger-turned-entrepreneur Mr Vivy having over 1.8 million followers on Instagram.  ,
Ms Vivy, 36, was the creative producer of FashionValet, while her father was the chief executive officer. As of November 1st, both of their roles have resigned.  ,
A dominant figure in Malaysia’s style and organization business, Ms Vivy had starred in her fact television series- Love, Vivy- and authored the book” The Second Decade: My Journey from Blogger to Entrepreneur” that was published in 2022.  ,
She has also been awarded accolades, including a spot on Forbes ‘ 30 under 30 India record and Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asean@50 Achievement Awards in 2017.  ,
As Ms Vivy’s spectacular and beautiful lifestyle comes under scrutiny as the downfall of her business venture devolves into a national scandal.
Social media posts of her pleasure bag and foot set posted by Mr Vivy in the past under the tags “#crazybaglady” and” #eachofthemhasastory”- which have since been deleted - , have gone viral on social media.
Some online users have also criticized Ms Vivy for presenting a beautiful existence despite her company’s poor performance.  ,
” Vivy has SIX Dior saddle bags that cost RM19, 000 each, at least SIX Lady Dior handbags that cost between RM28, 000 to RM30, 000 each … For Hermes ( bags ), she has one Hermes Constance worth RM60, 000 and TWO Herbag, worth US$ 3, 050 each”, a netizen with the username @frhhh8989 posted on X on Nov 3, with the post garnering over 7, 900 reposts and 15, 000 likes as of Nov 8.  ,
The people number is, however, no brand-new to the controversy in Malaysia.
Social media also saw the release of a 2021 study paper by language instructors from the International Islamic University of Malaysia that examined Ms Vivy’s employ of “humblebragging speech.”  ,
Additionally, according to local media reports, Ms. Vivy was in the news for a blog on her Instagram story that referenced the use of fake Muslim telekung or bird prayer clothing.  ,
” We wear scarves for religion, be a good Muslim and do n’t support fake ripoff products, I cannot brain ( imagine ) how people can even buy fake telekung to pray also”, she posted, along with a picture showing counterfeit products of her luxury lifestyle brand dUCK.  ,
Ms. Vivy has made a clarified statement about her position, saying that she was opposed to those who support counterfeit goods rather than those who criticize those who use cheap items for prayer.  ,
However, Ms. Vivy had likewise spearheaded a number of notable charitable initiatives to assist underprivileged and front-liner groups in addition to the disagreement.  ,
In 2020, her fundraising effort- Var COVID19 Support Fund for clinical frontliners combating the COVID-19 crisis in Malaysia- raised RM1.14 million.
FinanceAsia’s annual Achievement Awards recognises excellence in bringing together those issuers, banks, investors, advisors and other market participants, who are working hard to develop and expand Asia Pacific’s (Apac) financial markets.
This year, for the first time, we are also looking to recognise excellence in the fast-growing markets of the Middle East.
We are looking to recognise the standout companies and strategies that are redefining the way issuers and investors are interacting with markets and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements and diverse needs, amid an increasingly competitive environment.
There are both Deal awards and House awards across a range of categories and markets. For more details please see here for Apac and here for the Middle East.
In addition, our Deal Maker Poll rewards individuals who have been instrumental in closing some of the region’s most ambitious deals over the last 12 months.
The timeline for the deals is October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
We look forward to your participation and seeing your entries! Please click here to find out how to enter at our dedicated Awards website. For frequently asked questions click here and for list of our experienced judges see here.
Key dates:
August 19: Awards’ launch
Early-bird entry deadline: September 6, 2024
Main entry deadline: September 19, 2024
Entries’ evaluated by judges: October 2 to November 6, 2024
Winners’ announced: November 2024
Awards’ ceremony: February 2025, date TBD
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Foodie Trio claimed Best Entertainment Programme, while Inside Crime Scene S2 won Best Multimedia Programme.
# JustSwipeLah, a bite-sized series that delivers current information on the latest and trendiest in pleasure and life, won Best Short-form Entertainment Programme.
And to honour the creative forces behind the entertainment programmes, Goh Si Jiau was named Best Producer ( Entertainment ) for her work on Star Awards 2023- Awards Ceremony, while Chua Ing Tze was crowned Best Research Writer ( Entertainment ) for Curious City S2.
Here are the total results:
Best Drama Prolific: All That Glitters
Best Entertainment Programme: Foodie Trio
Best Entertainment Programme: Inside Crime Field S2
Best Short-form Entertainment Programme:# JustSwipeLah
Best Television Programme: The Breakfast Quintet
Best Theme Song: Wind From The Cosmos
Best Director ( Drama ): Wong Foong Hwee for All That Glitters
Best Screenplay ( Drama ): Ang Eng Tee for All That Glitters
Best Manufacturer ( Entertainment ): Lee Si Jiau for Star Awards 2023- Awards Service
Best Research Writer ( Entertainment ): Chua Ing Tze for Curious City S2
The Gala Night results and divisions may be made available for download; Apr 16 on <a href="https://www.mewatch.sg/”>mewatch, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MediacorpEntertainment”>Mediacorp’s YouTube Entertainment Channel, Mediacorp’s social media platforms and the standard Star Awards site.
The Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel and the SA2024 Live Show did both atmosphere on Channel 8, while Backstage LIVE will be entirely broadcast on the latter two platforms.
We are delighted to announce that the first volume of FinanceAsia’s 2024 bi-annual magazine, is now available for your perusal.
In this edition, we celebrate all the winners the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2023 and explain the rationale behind why each institution won. In addition to the Deal and House Awards for Asia and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ); this year we added a new category, the Dealmaker Poll, which recognises key individuals and companies based on market feedback.
In feature format, Christopher Chu examines the potential and reach of artificial intelligence (AI) in Asia – the fast-moving technology is presenting both huge challenges and opportunities for investors. While it remains caught in the cross-hairs of geopolitics and regulation, he examines how AI could be a game-changer for productivity.
Ryan Li explores the proposed breakup of Chinese giant Alibaba and how the firm’s ambitions fit in with wider developments across China’s tech sector.
Also in the magazine, Andrew Tjaardstra reviews IPO activity across key Asian markets in 2023 and looks ahead to how public markets might perform in 2024 – while it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride for the region’s equity markets over the last 12 months, there have been some bright spots, notably India and Japan, which are set to continue their momentum this year.
Finally, read Ella Arwyn Jones’ exclusive interview with Rachel Huf, the new Hong Kong CEO of Barclays. Huf shares her transition from lawyer to leader, offering insights around her career path and the strategic direction of the bank in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) over months to come.
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This year’s live red carpet and awards ceremony show, happening on Apr 21 at Stars Avenue, takes the theme of “Ignite, Inspire, Impact, Influence” and will feature four chapters of tributes and performances, each dedicated to one of the aspects. “Ignite” celebrates young talents and rising stars, “Inspire” spotlights supporting artists and programme hosts, “Impact” is dedicated to performers with high accolades and “Influence” is all about popularity award recipients.
The seven-hour Backstage LIVE commentary marathon is also set to return.
Like last year, there will also be a separate closed-door Gala Night on Apr 15 for the Programme and Creative Achievement awards, held at Zouk Singapore.
This year also sees more recognition for radio DJs with the introduction of a new Best Audio Personality award. Along with the Best Radio Programme accolade, this category will be judged solely by a panel of professional judges.
Fans can already start preparing for the voting categories, with the Best Theme Song category already open and voting for the artist popularity awards commencing in March.
For more information and the full list of nominees, visit mediacorp.sg/StarAwards
Catch the Star Awards 2024 Live Show on Apr 21 at 7pm (Walk Of Fame at 5pm and Backstage LIVE starting 3.30pm online) on Channel 8, Channel U, mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment’s YouTube Channel.
Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wrote on social media that now his seventh and youngest grandchild has been born, he will be back soon because at 73 years old, he wants to care of his grandchildren.
Thaksin on Monday morning wrote on Twitter that he was delighted with the news that his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra had just borne his seventh grandchild.
He added that all seven were born after he had to leave the country.
“I’d like to ask for permission to return to take care of the grandchildren because I will be 74 years old this July. See you soon,” Thaksin wrote.
Ms Paetongtarn, a prime ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, wrote on Instagram that her son was named Phruethasin Suksawat and his nickname was Thasin.
She thanked everyone for giving her moral support and said she would meet the press soon when she had recovered from labour.
On Oct 21, 2008, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions sentenced Thaksin to two years in jail, convicting him of violating the National Counter Corruption Act in the Ratchadaphisek land purchase case.
He was charged with abusing his authority while being prime minister when he gave consent to his then-wife Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra to participate in the auction of 33 rai of land on Thiam Ruam Mit Road in the Ratchadaphisek area put on the block by the Bank of Thailand’s Financial Institutions Development Fund.
He fled the country in 2008, just before the court handed down the sentence.
He jumped bail after attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games with his then-wife in Beijing in August 2008. The couple later divorced and she returned to Thailand.
Thaksin was stripped of his police lieutenant colonel rank in September 2015. The board of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School alumni also resolved to withdraw his alumnus achievement awards.
In 2019, His Majesty the King recalled the royal decorations bestowed on him.
In 2010 he told red-shirt protesters who supported him that he would return to join them when “the first bullet is fired” at them. Bullets were then fired.