News Alert - May 15, 2012

1. KLCI slips below 1,580-level on banks, plantations
2. CIMB's acquisition of Bank of Commerce credit positive, says Moody's Investors Service
3. Standard and Poor's affirms 'BBB+' credit rating on IOI Corp with stable outlook
4. Permaju denies disposing land in Sabah for RM100m
5. Quek's Rank edges Genting in UK
6. Windfall for IGB from KrisAssets' cash payout
7. EPF raises stake in Oriental Holdings
8. Incentives to draw energy-efficient vehicle investments