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Spain added another entry to its growing book of blockbuster trades this week, using a novel early-bird feature to help drum up demand for its traditional 10 year annual opener. The deal came as Italy’s spread over Spain widened, despite a court ruling that analysts said should be positive for political stability in Italy in the near term. -
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The dollar bond market for public sector borrowers this week rounded off a spectacular January, with many bankers describing it as “perfect” and the best in five years.
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Euros in the public sector bond market have enjoyed an exceptional run throughout January, providing borrowers from all across the public sector with funding in a tremendous breadth of maturities.
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A much anticipated UK Supreme Court ruling that would decide whether the country’s parliament should vote on the invocation of Article 50 — officially starting the Brexit process — failed to stop the sovereign building a record syndication book on Tuesday.
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Sky Bet, the UK gaming company owned by private equity firm CVC, is planning to cut margins on its existing term loan as activity stirs in the sterling loan market.
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Indian power company NTPC made its debut in the euro market on Wednesday with a €500m deal, seeking out the currency to take advantage of favourable interest rates.
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A dual currency financing to back Indian company Intas Pharmaceuticals’ acquisition of a portfolio of assets in the UK and Ireland has netted $650m-$670m of commitments.
