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  • Chinese local government financing vehicle (LGFV) bonds are making a comeback in both the primary and secondary markets offshore, as the government suggests a shift in priorities from deleveraging to maintaining economic growth. But will the rally last — and for how long? Addison Gong reports.
  • Your humble columnist is hardly the typical follower of #metoo. I’m an aging colonial with a drinking habit, a Marco Polo Diamond card, and a storied career in the financial markets. But even I occasionally brace at the nonchalant dismissal of the opposite sex.
  • India’s most valuable lender, HDFC Bank, showed why it deserves the title this week, as it bagged $2.2bn from a dual-tranche fundraising that combined soaring demand for its shares at home and abroad. John Loh and Jonathan Breen report.
  • It’s not easy being green, but some bond issuers are finding it easier to be sustainable. Global issuers have embraced green bonds, using the funds raised to benefit environmentally-friendly projects. But as more issuers and investors look to align their finances with socially responsible investment options, some issuers are finding the green label to be limiting. Welcome the sustainability bond, writes Morgan Davis.
  • Indian companies are seeking chunky loans this year, with Tata Steel and Reliance Industries looking for $3.1bn and $2.7bn respectively. Bankers, who say Indian borrowers are still able to enjoy attractive pricing, expect more companies to take the opportunity for a cheaper refinancing. Pan Yue reports.
  • GAM Investments said it had suspended all subscriptions and redemptions in its unconstrained/absolute return bond funds, following “a high level of redemption requests”.
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