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Cautious outlook for global semiconductor companies

Business risks for semiconductor companies remain low, but increasing LBO activity and higher leverage in the sector could place downward pressure on ratings.

April 16, 2007

Cathay lifts off with benchmark lower tier 2 bond

JPMorgan takes its second Taiwanese bank to overseas investors.

September 29, 2005

Korean loan margins inch ever lower

Woori Bank''s new $200 million loan offers an incredibly low margin of only 10bp over Libor.

June 27, 2002

Maybank prices lower tier 2 debt issue

The 52.2% government-owned bank returns to the subordinated debt markets for the first time in seven years.

May 29, 2002

Citic Ka Wah to raise lower tier 2 debt

One of Hong Kong''s smallest banks by assets, Citic Ka Wah is hoping to finance its expansion plans with a $250 million subordinated debt deal.

May 21, 2001