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The New Development Bank was not able to claim a seat among the top supranational borrowers as it brought its debut dollar benchmark on Tuesday, pricing at a spread of over 30bp to the premium triple-A rated names, according to on-looking SSA bankers. -
Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets seized the opportunity to raise senior funding in sterling on Tuesday, with the market back in 'extremely good shape' after several days of volatility. It is expected to be followed in the currency by Legal & General Group and Virgin Money, which have each announced strategic transactions this week.
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The Republic of Belarus is taking a second run at the new issue market after its first round of marketing ran into Covid-19.
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Industrial Bank of Korea bagged $500m from a social bond on Monday, with the proceeds pegged to help companies struggling because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The New Development Bank and Kommuninvest began marketing new dollar benchmarks in the short end of the curve on Monday, with the former set to issue its long-awaited debut deal in the currency to support its member countries from the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has mandated for a sustainability sukuk, half a year after making its socially responsible investment debut with a green bond. It will use the proceeds to support Covid-19 relief efforts.
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Thai Oil Public Co managed to raise $1bn from a dual-tranche bond by the ‘skin of its teeth’ on Thursday, tightening price guidance twice during bookbuilding to find the right groups of investors.
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UniCredit jumped into the euro market to raise senior funding at a pricing level it found much more familiar than recent elevated levels this week, while BPER Banca gave investors their first chance in several months to buy a new issue from a second tier Italian bank.
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Conditions in the financial institutions bond market worsened this week but plenty of senior and subordinated bonds still got away. With credit spreads unpredictable, the supply outlook remains favourable, said bankers.
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Jiangxiaobai is planning to list in Hong Kong this year, according to a source close to the deal.
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China Mengniu Dairy Co hit the debt market straight after a profit warning, but still managed to attract investors to its $800m dual-tranche bond, tightening pricing on both portions by 80bp.
