CEEMEA makes slow start but improved outlook ahead

Only four CEEMEA bond deals have been priced so far this year with issuance volumes down to 40% from the same period in 2014. Turbulent market conditions have kept the number of issuers rushing to market to a minimum this year but the upcoming European Central Bank (ECB) meeting as well as stabilising oil prices is improving market outlook — though it won't be a case of 0mph-60mph in three seconds.