Barclays
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VodafoneZiggo obtained the go-ahead from leveraged loan investors on Tuesday to increase the size of its refinancing deal by more than €2bn while cutting margins. -
The Spanish sovereign launched a €9bn 10 year on Tuesday, bringing the largest eurozone sovereign syndication so far this year.
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France surpassed the expectations of even the most passionate supporters of the green bond market on Tuesday, selling comfortably the largest ever print in the format. Socially responsible investment (SRI) experts believe the deal makes it almost certain that other sovereign issuers will add green bonds to their funding mix.
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Morgan Stanley has hired an ex-Barclays emerging markets credit trader with over 20 years experience for its EM credit trading desk in London.
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A stable market backdrop and the rarity of Thai credits allowed Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to price its $400m bond tighter than its peers.
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Metals and mining company Vedanta Resources jumped back into the international market on Tuesday with a 5.5 year transaction, hoping to secure a dollar deal before markets become quiet for the Chinese New Year holidays.
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Two more European sovereigns have hit screens with 10 year euro mandates, hoping to enjoy the same success that Portugal and Belgium with their deals at the 10 year range this year.
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The Agence France Trésor has announced the maturity date for the first ever French sovereign green bond, which could be priced this week.
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Sky Bet, the UK gaming company owned by private equity firm CVC, has informed investors that it is planning to cut margins on its existing term loan.
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Discount retailer B&M will launch on Tuesday its £250m debut high yield bond in a so far ‘hard Brexit’-proof sterling market — but some investors are already warning about a potential glut of supply.
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Siam Commercial Bank and the Industrial Bank of Korea both returned to the dollar bond market on Monday an extended period away.
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