Damac gives keys to sub IG names in sukuk

Damac Real Estate Development's sukuk this week has blazed a trail for sub-investment grade borrowers as Middle East investors start to migrate down the credit spectrum. Bankers close to the $650m deal said that Damac’s tight print at 310bp over mid-swaps late on Wednesday would serve as great encouragement for double B and single B rated names to come to market, including those that have not done so before.