Banks

Solar energy generator Sonnedix has signed a €250m bank facility, as it looks to snap up new projects in OECD countries.

Lloyds Bank and National Westminster Bank issued exceptionally well subscribed covered bonds respectively in euros and sterling on Monday as Virgin Money announced roadshow plans for its debut deal. The three borrowers took advantage of the UK Parliamentary vote to avert a ‘no deal’ Brexit.

US company FIS is buying the formerly RBS-owned Worldpay in a debt-funded $43bn transaction, a deal that will form one of the biggest financial services technology and payment companies in the world.

BNP Paribas opened books on a new additional tier one in dollars on Monday, having told the market that it would be looking to raise an equivalent of €3bn of subordinated debt in 2019.

Credit Bank of Moscow (CBM) opened books on Monday for its return to the dollar market, taking orders for five year loan participation notes.

After completing a roadshow, Slovak Vseobecna uverova banka (VUB), a subsidiary of Intesa Sanpaolo, is set to issue its first euro-denominated covered bond in benchmark size.

BMO Global Asset Management has hired new staff for its responsible investment team, as it focuses on client demand in Europe.

China’s Tianshan Aluminium is tapping the offshore loan market for $200m.

Francisco González has temporarily resigned from the BBVA board until an investigation into spying is completed.

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co is looking to raise HK$1.01bn ($129m) from an H share rights issue.

Embassy Office Parks Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has launched a three-day public bookbuilding for its IPO after placing nearly half of the public offer with anchor investors.

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