Infineon and AngoGold push Emea convertible issue to $8bn

A $732m convertible bond by AngloGold Ashanti and the Eu181.5m deal from Infineon have pushed equity-linked issuance in Europe to $8bn this year. Recent deals have proved that the market is a viable funding option for non-investment grade issuers, and bankers expect many more to follow. Which issuers are in the frame? Read EuroWeek on Friday.