Stcoks Press Release : 17 May 2012

In it latest IQ (Investment Quarterly) global market outlook HSBC Global Asset Management highlights that the combination of improving macroeconomic data, strong company earnings and accommodative central bank policies have contributed to an upward trend

The performance of the Dutch residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) market, comprising both NHG and non-NHG transactions, showed a stable trend in the three-month period to March 2012, according to the latest indices published by Moody's Investors

Sydney, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service says Western Australia, the country's fastest growing state, has strong prospects for further economic growth. These prospects, underpin its ample financial flexibility and will help it to tackle its

LONDON (Standard & Poor's) May 17, 2012--Standard & Poor's Ratings Servicestoday assigned its 'AA-' rating to the proposed £250 million senior securedbond to be issued by Sovereign Housing Capital PLC (SHC; the issuer), aspecial-purpose vehicle

London, 17 May 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has today assigned an Aa2 debt rating to the proposed GBP250 million bond issuance of Sovereign Housing Capital Plc, which is the borrowing vehicle of the Sovereign Housing Association. The outlook on the

Singapore, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the standalone bank financial strength rating (BFSR) of Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) to E+ from D-, which now maps to a baseline credit assessment (BCA) of b1 on the long-term

Tokyo, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned its Aa3 ratings to various bonds issued by Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited (C-NEXCO). The rating outlook is stable. This is a takedown from the company's JPY900 billion domestic shelf

Tokyo, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Japan K.K. has downgraded the ratings for the Class C and D Trust Certificates issued by J-CORE 16. Details follow: Class C, downgraded to B3 (sf); previously on 14 December 2011, downgraded to Ba3 (sf) Class D,

Recently at the Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel, Bangkok, Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Bank of Thailand’s Governor, chaired the Best Bond House 2011 award ceremony, at which the award was granted to KASIKORNBANK by the Thai Bond Market Association for

Tokyo, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned a Aa3 issuer rating(domestic currency) to the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (JRTT). Moody's has also assigned Aa3 ratings to the JRTT's bonds. The outlook of the ratings

Sydney, May 17, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service says that the State of Tasmania's strong commitment to expenditure controls, as outlined in its 2012/13 budget released today, will be key to prevent a continued deterioration in its financial

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, Siam Commercial Bank President Kannikar Chalitaporn, and members of the SCB Group management team jointly open the SCB Booth at Money Expo 2012 being held during May 17-20 at Challenger Hall

The SCB Group is set to present visitors to the upcoming Money Expo 2012 with a wealth of financial and investment advice under the “Total Financial Solutions” concept, delivered by leading finance and investment gurus. In addition, SCB Group

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, announced today that Daren Kemp has been named Global Practice Managing Partner of the

Minor International (MINT) reported 1Q12 net profit of Baht 1.3 billion, up 55% y-y. The impressive increase was primarily attributable to significant improvement in the performance of the hospitality business, which quickly rebounded after

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), the world’s leading vertically integrated Polyester Value Chain producer, saw sales volume move up to 1.2 million tonnes in Q1 2012, about 13% up from Q4 2011, as utilization rates started to rise

KTC launches a new promotional campaign with major electric appliance brands. Interest-free installment plan for up to ten months with maximum cashback of up to 22%. Mr. Nattawat Chayakul, Vice President - Credit Card Business, “KTC” or

Singapore, May 17, 2012 -- In the first paragraph, correct first sentence to read: "Moody's Investors Service has today placed the B2 deposit and issuer ratings of Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) on review for possible downgrade." The

May 11th 2012 - BNP Paribas today announces the appointment of Joris Dierckx as Country Head for Korea and General Manager of BNP Paribas, Seoul branch, effective May 14, 2012 , subject to regulatory process. He will take over from Philippe Reynieix, who

New York/ London, May 15th 2012 - Interactive Data Corporation, a leading provider of independent pricing and evaluation services, today announced the expansion of its OTC Derivatives Valuation Service to include independent evaluations of Credit Default

Tokyo, May 16th 2012 - JCB, the only international credit card brand based in Japan, and its international subsidiary JCB International (JCBI) today announced that Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) will start issuing JCB cards

Tokyo, May 9th 2012 - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC, President: Takeshi Kunibe) announced today that it will establish Lima Representative Office in Republic of Peru on May 11, 2012 to expand its network in Latin America. Peru, with its rich

May 14th 2012 - Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate & Instituational Banking (RBS CIB) is delighted to announce its financial support for Abcam Plc by arranging a committed £20m revolving credit facility (RCF), provided on a bilateral basis, to enable

New York, May 16, 2012 -- The following release represents Moody's Investors Service's summary credit opinion on Schlumberger Ltd and includes certain regulatory disclosures regarding its ratings. This release does not constitute any change in Moody's

Downgrades ratings on guaranteed subsidiaries of Enel and Enel-owned Endesa of Spain; approximately EUR46.4 billion worth of debt securities affected London, 16 May 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has today downgraded to Baa1 from A3 the senior

London, 16 May 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has today assigned a bond fund rating of Aaa-bf to the db x-trackers II Sterling Cash ETF (the "Sterling Cash Fund"), an ETF structured to track the performance of its benchmark, the SONIA Total Return

New York, May 16, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has upgraded TPF Generation Holdings, LLC's (TPF Generation or Project) second lien senior secured term loan to B2 from B3. At the same time, Moody's has affirmed the B1 rating on the first lien credit

Mexico, May 16, 2012 -- Moody's de México S.A. de C.V. (Moody's) bajó las calificaciones en Escala Global, Moneda Local y en Escala Nacional de México de los Certificados Bursátiles (CBs) CICB 08 a C (sf) / C.mx (sf) de Caa3

Mexico, May 16, 2012 -- Moody's de México S.A. de C.V. (Moody's) downgraded the Global Scale, Local Currency and National Scale ratings of CICB 08 senior debt certificates to C (sf) / C.mx (sf) from Caa3 (sf) / Caa3.mx (sf). Originator:

Issue: General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2012A; Rating: Aa1; Sale Amount: $3,400,000; Expected Sale Date: 5-30-2012; Rating Description: General Obligation Opinion Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa1 rating to Chippewa Valley

New York, May 16, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service has changed its outlook for Chiquita Brands International, Inc. to negative from stable and has affirmed its B2 corporate family rating (CFR). Concurrently, Moody's lowered the ratings on Chiquita

MOODY'S ASSIGNS A1 RATING TO THE SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1, WASHINGTON'S UTGO REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012; $56.8M OF DEBT AFFECTED DISTRICT LOCATED IN WESTERN WASHINGTON, NORTH OF SEATTLE New York, May 16, 2012 Issue: Unlimited Tax

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), through its Corporate Communications Division, recently hosted an “SCB Knowledge Forum” for its senior executives. SCB Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Wholesale Banking Group, Arthid Nanthawithaya,

MOODY'S UPGRADES THE UNDERLYING RATING OF AMERICAN CAMPUS PROPERTIES STUDENT HOUSING FINANCING, LTD TAXABLE INSURED BONDS (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE APARTMENTS AT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, TX) SERIES 2001 & SERIES 2003 TO Baa3 FROM Ba1 APPROXIMATELY $19.55

Moody's atribui ratings Ba2/Aa2.br a BRL 300 milhões de CCBs com garantias e com vencimento em 5 anos da Cyrela Global Credit Research - 16 May 2012 Aproximadamente BRL 850 milhões em dívida com rating afetadas Sao Paulo, May 16,

Singapore, May 17, 2012 -- The following release represents Moody's Investors Service's summary credit opinion on ICICI Bank Limited and includes certain regulatory disclosures regarding its ratings. This release does not constitute any change in Moody's

SAN FRANCISCO (Standard & Poor's) May 16, 2012--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AAA' rating to the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) series 2012A (tax-exempt) and series 2012B (taxable) senior lien refunding bonds. In

May 16, 2012 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Riga May 7–16 for the first post-program monitoring discussions—part of the IMF’s regular surveillance of countries with IMF credit outstanding above 200 percent of