Capital Markets
Asian markets mixed on global growth fears
Hong Kong - Asian markets were mixed on Friday amid growing concerns over the global economy after an unimpressive set of US data, while weak Japanese figures and a stronger yen weighed on Tokyo.
PH mulls US dollar global bond issue
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines may sell US dollar global bonds to fill the remainder of its overseas borrowing needs this year, but the plan is being assessed along with other financing options such as a peso-denominated global bond sale, a senior official said on Thursday.
Atlas copper unit to issue dollar notes
MANILA, Philippines - Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. said Tuesday its copper unit will issue dollar notes to raise funds for debts and capital expenditures.
Govt raises record P180 billion from retail bonds
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines raised a record P180 billion ($4.2 billion) from a retail treasury bonds issue, far more than expected, reflecting investors' hunger for higher yields and ample liquidity in financial markets.
PH may raise record P150B from retail bond sale
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines will close its retail Treasury bonds issue ahead of schedule and expects to raise a record P150 billion as small investors become more confident with longer-term placements, a senior government official said on Thursday.
PH retail bond sale may top P110B record
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines may top its previous record sales of P110 billion ($2.58 billion) of retail Treasury bonds (RTB) with the latest offer given strong market liquidity, one of the government's underwriters said on Tuesday.
Local stocks rally to new all-time high
MANILA, Philippines - Stocks reached a new all-time high on Friday, tracking the rally in global markets, thanks in part to favorable economic data in the US.
Ayala Land plans up to P15B peso bond issue
MANILA, Philippines - The country's top property developer Ayala Land Inc. said it was looking to raise P10 billion to P15 billion ($235-350 million) via a local retail bond offer to partly finance record capital spending this year.