Transnet prices first ever EM rand deal but debate rages over success

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Transnet prices first ever EM rand deal but debate rages over success

South African rand

Transnet sold the first ever international South African rand bond from an emerging markets issuer on Wednesday, but the R5bn ($362m) eight year deal drew criticism for pricing over 25bp wider than guidance and over 100bp wider than where its domestic bond was trading.

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