Tight funding levels and an abundance of investor cash made for brisk MTN issuance in 2025. The story may change in 2026, with public market issuance named as one factor that could crowd out private placements. But a broadening Asian bid for MTNs offers hope for the market, writes Diana Bui
Investors are said to be lining up for 2026 pipeline after equity capital markets moves past Trump tariff threat to mark a year of growth in deal volumes despite early volatility, writes Arthur Bautzer. Private equity sellers to use Galderma playbook to drive new listings
With Latin America bond issuance smashing through its previous record, market participants think the peak has passed. A market tipped to turn tougher is the reason, which will make 2026 a year when issuers and bankers will have to earn every basis point, writes George Collard, with volumes expected to stay high
Record issuance volumes met insatiable investor appetite to lock in yields before rate cuts bite, resulting in tight pricing across bonds and sukuk, writes George Collard. An already healthy market shifted up a gear from September as order books swelled and issuance accelerated, especially of sukuk
Falling interest rates, returning inflows and a wave of pandemic-era redemptions mean CEEMEA bond market participants have high expectations for 2026. This optimism comes after a record-breaking year for issuance — and by quite some margin — meaning that 2025 will be a tough act to follow, writes George Collard
