Emerging Markets

The Economy of Kalimantan Indonesia

The Economy of Kalimantan Indonesia: center for the production/processing of the nation’s mining and energy reserves Because of Kalimantan’s abundant resources and unique geographic features, the nation’s Master Plan has designated it as a Center for Production and Processing of National Mining and Energy Reserves. To date Oil & Gas and Mining contribute about 50% [...]

Singapore IPO for State Oil Possible

Alan D. Gaines’ State Oil is considering taking the company to market in Singapore. A.D. Gaines, speaking on behalf of the management of State Oil, addressing our stockholders by outlining the Company’s strategy which, we believe will create significant value for our shareholders. “I believe that the present landscape regarding the acquisition of oil and [...]

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F1 IPO in Singapore

F1 owner seek US$2-B + from Singapore IPO CVC Capital Partners Ltd. to seek more than US$2-B from an initial public offering of the Formula One auto-racing series. The private equity firm may sell a stake of about 20% to raise that amount. CVC wants to conduct the sale in Singapore as early as June, [...]

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China, Myanmar and an End to US Sanctions

China pushes a end to western sanctions against Myanmar China urged nations to end sanctions on Myanmar following 1 April elections that saw democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi win a seat in parliament. “China notices that some western countries have expressed willingness to partially lift sanctions against Myanmar,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told [...]

Singapore Exchange Preview: Bumitama IPO, Wilmar, UOB

No Doubt Singapore is a place to be invested, Singapore is the Finance Capital of ASEAN, two ASEAN companies priced successful IPOs in Singapore this week, taking advantage of an increasing desire among global investors to move away from China and India and get exposure to smaller countries in the region, this is a trend [...]

Investing in Myanmar

Investing in Myanmar HCM offer a variety of different alternatives to investing in Myanmar. Equities The first is the HCM Separately Managed Account, this operates via some of Asia’s largest Banks, this invests directly in liquid securities of companies that are most active in Myanmar. Separately Managed Account (SMA) is a management service designated individually [...]

ASEAN – China – India Monthly Report and Outlook

Two ASEAN companies priced successful IPOs this week, taking advantage of an increasing desire among global investors to move away from China and India and get exposure to smaller countries in the region, this is a trend that is set to continue and lift ASEAN markets. ASEAN +3 is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations [...]

Myanmar, Real Estate, Resources, Economy and Trade

Myanmar is entering a phase of rapid development, despite what the western media portray, the Myanmar Government is smart and sophisticated and Aung San Suu Kyi has been a strong element in shaping the new Myanmar, now with her place in Government and the prospect of sanctions being lifte, Myanmar will create Global interest in [...]

Kittiratt Na Ranong: ASEAN 2015 Thailand – China Trade

expects strong trade with China China and Thailand will see robust growth in bilateral trade this year, as more cooperation is expected and Thailand is recovering fast from last year’s disastrous floods, Thailand’s deputy prime minister said Sunday. Bi-lateral trade between the two Asian countries will expand even faster than their GDP growth, Thai Deputy [...]

Myanmar, Elections and Economic Outlook

Myanmar, Elections and Economic Outlook After 49 years at the helm, Burma’s entrenched junta finally ceded power last year to a civilian government dominated by retired officers that skeptics decried as a proxy for continued army rule. But the new rulers — who came to power in a 2010 vote that critics say was neither [...]

Investor Services

Private Equity Takes a Hit in Q1 2012

Most private-equity and hedge funds typically take 20 percent of investment gains as carried interest, on top of 2 percent of assets as a management fee to …