Local lenders step up competition in Russia deals
Russian loan volumes look set to remain healthy for the rest of the year as rail freight operator Globaltrans enters discussions with banks for M&A financing of up to $5bn. But international banks are more aware than ever of the competition from domestic Russian lenders, as VTB and Sberbank have joined international banks including JP Morgan in talks with the borrower.
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