Bold move by Noble brings savings but rattles investors

Noble Group this week priced the latest in a series of corporate hybrids from Asian issuers, bringing a $350m perpetual non call five. The global supply chain company was refinancing its existing perp after the triggering of an early redemption event in April last year. But although the bold move sparked controversy and enraged some investors, the issuer was able to tap into a new group of buyers and get cheaper funding, writes Isabella Zhong.