According to a post in China’s securities website, U.S.-based asset manager AllianceBernstein’s Hong Kong unit has applied to set up a mutual fund in China. The website of China’s Securities Regulatory Commission shows that application documents from AllianceBernstein Hong Kong… Read More ›
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Saudi Aramco hires bankers ahead of multi-tranch U.S. dollar denominated bond issue
On Monday, oil giant Saudi Aramco stated, ahead of its launch of its U.S. dollar-denominated bond issuance, it has hired a group of banks, in a stock exchange filing. Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company is aiming to raise capital… Read More ›
Chinese President Xi Jinping halted Ant Group’s IPO
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal which cites Chinese officials with knowledge of the matter at hand, Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally decided to pull the plug on Ant Group’s $37-billion initial public offering. The decision… Read More ›
UK weighs economic sanctions against China over Beijing continued breach of Hong Kong treaty
Following China breaking its bilateral treaty with Britain with the imposition of its draconian measures garbed through its new security laws on Hong Kong, Britain stated it is considering the imposition of sanctions against it as part of its response… Read More ›
European COVID-19 lockdowns denting demand for oil: IEA
According to an official from the International Energy Agency (IEA), if Europe sees renewed lockdown measures to contain rising cases of the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic it could push back the outlook for the global demand for oil towards a downward… Read More ›
U.S. Congress notified of aerial drones sales worth $5 billion to Taiwan
In a statement, the Pentagon said, it has formally notified the U.S. Congress of impending sales of four sophisticated U.S.-made aerial drones to Taiwan. The notification is the step before finalizing the sale of weapons to other countries. Washington expects… Read More ›
Chinese regulators abruptly suspend Ant Group’s dual IPO listing
In a significant development, Chinese Ant Group’s record $37 billion initial public offering has been suspended with Chinese regulators describing the move as reasonable and necessary. The suspension was just days before its dual debuts in Hong Kong and in… Read More ›
Oil major Exxon Mobil keeps Q4 dividend unchanged, a first since 1982
In a development that marks and underscores the massive impact the coronavirus is having on the oil industry, Exxon Mobil Corp stated, it will keep its fourth-quarter dividend flat at 87 cents a share. This is the first time since 1982… Read More ›
U.S. State Dept approves $2.37 coastal defense systems to Taiwan: Pentagon
In a statement the Pentagon said, the State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan, in a deal worth up to $2.37 billion. The development comes days after the State Department approved the… Read More ›
Ant Group set to close $17.2 billion Hong Kong and Shanghai institutional offer 1 day ahead of schedule
According to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, China’s Ant Group is set to close its Hong Kong institutional book building a day ahead of schedule, as it races to raise $17.2 billion from the city…. Read More ›