AfDB strengthens treasury department with consultants, hires and promotions

Swiss metals trader enlarges deal and expands lending group with link to EcoVadis rating

In a year dominated by the collapse and takeover of Credit Suisse, financial institutions were keen to re‑establish investor confidence in some of the riskier asset classes. Axa led the way just weeks after the CS rescue with a €1bn subordinated bond. In the autumn, UBS made a bold statement about the stability of Swiss bank capital as it returned to AT1 issuance with two $1.75bn tranches. Elsewhere, banks dealt with tricky conditions and pulled off some skilfully timed transactions, underlining the market’s faith in mainstream currencies and emphasising the appeal of ESG labels

More supply needed for ESG-dedicated money to emerge, but pricing is not the driver for green or social deals

Issuer to bring six syndicated benchmarks across euros, dollars and sterling in 2024

The transparency, traceability, and accountability benefits of the technology have the potential to transform the sector

Shipbuilder's shares fall 10% after capital raise

◆ Energy pair bring three tranches ◆ Sub-100bp senior/hybrid spreads secured ◆ Single digit concessions offered

Founder of climate investing think tank wants to apply ideas as bond investor

When loans' LTVs hit 80%, Bitcoin stakes are liquidated in seconds

London continues to benefit from metal price volatility

Latest issue rides on coattails of big tech investment spree

Ivory Coast squeezed tight, taking $1.3bn in an 'aggressive' execution

Blackstone is targeting a quicker than usual three day execution

The country is one of the highest regarded sovereign issuers on the continent

The government has been much more proactive in its debt management since a scare in 2024

The yield was ultra high but Congo had little room to manoeuvre

Benin showed Islamic issuance is a viable market for sub-Saharan African sovereigns

When the stakes are high, a small change in odds merits a big reaction

No one wins playing the blame game

Craig Coben examines whether it is true that no good deed goes unpunished

Eight banks provided loan facility to company

Vaccine bond programme to issue $1.5bn this year but needs new pledges

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