A Singapore Landlord's Insight

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This post was written for www.hnworth.com, a site targeting high net worth individuals in Singapore. Have fun reading ! ********************************   My friend is a landlord with over a hundred tenants for his various… Continue reading

Primary Credit Watch

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  Reliance Communications to Sell USD 5.5Y Bonds, IPT 6.5% Area Issuer: Reliance Communications Ltd. Issuer ratings: Ba3/–/BB- Expected issue ratings: Ba3/–/BB- Reg S UOP: Capex or any other permissible use under RBI… Continue reading

Zico's Equity Thoughts : Does China Matter ?

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  There are no stock rallies I don’t like. And there are few I like better than the rallies in the Chinese stock markets. Earlier in the month, I thought there will be opportunities to take… Continue reading

Bonds In Conversation : Blackout

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Yes. The lightning storm yesterday has taken down my PC during the blackout that the place suffered and Ms Champion has done everything possible, including opening up the CPU to reset the BIOS… Continue reading

Ad Hoc Commentary – China will slowdown from 2016 to 2020

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Greece might have stolen the limelight during this year’s IMF/WBG Spring meeting, but amid all the noise, yours truly noted China’s newfound zeal for the environment: “Ma Jun, chief economist of the People’s… Continue reading

Brekkie Bond Wrap

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In the IG space, after opening 2-3 better, the tightening was reversed and we ended a touch softer on the day.  Indian credits continued to be sought after and outperformed the broader market.   The new… Continue reading

Fx Thoughts : There Was A Young Lady of Riga

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There was a young lady of Riga, Who rode with a smile on a tiger. They returned from the ride, With the lady inside And a smile on the face of the tiger.… Continue reading

SGD NEW ISSUE REVIEW : United Envirotech 3Y 5%

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UEL 3YR SGD – New UEL 3yr SGD announced on the back of strong IOIs following 2 days of investor meetings – Initial Price Guidance: 5% area – Issue Size: TBD – Timing:… Continue reading

Primary Credit Watch

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  Golden Agri-Resources Gets SGD175m Orders for SGD125m Bonds Priced at 5.5%, IPT mid-5%. SGD175m orders United Envirotech to Sell SGD 3Y Bonds, IPT 5% Area Issuer: United Envirotech Unrated Reg S Redemption… Continue reading

2015 : A Safer Year For SGD Corporate Bonds

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I was playing around with the numbers and checking up on the bonds issued in Singapore year to date, mainly so I could write my usual piece on how investors are so often… Continue reading