Gazprom bond not enough to reopen Russia, say bankers

Gazprom’s dollar deal on Wednesday may have grabbed the attention of emerging markets bankers eager to see Russian borrowers back in bonds, especially as it was twice subscribed. But any hopes of a flurry of Russian comeback issuance were shot down by bankers away from the deal in London who said a number of factors dented the trade's credentials as a pathfinder for the energy giant's compatriot borrowers.