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Korea Resources Corporation (KoRes) and Astra Sedaya Finance are gearing up for dollar offerings having mandated banks to run investor meetings.

Hyundai Capital Services has returned to the international market, opening books to a 5.5 year 144A/Reg S dollar bond on Monday.

Bank of China Aviation is out in the market receiving bids for a five year bond on March 23 as it looks to complete its first ever outing in Reg S/144A format.

Indian budget airline IndiGo is aiming for a listing in the second quarter of this year, via a deal expected to raise between $400m and $500m, say sources close to the situation.

The Shanghai Hong Kong Stock Connect is set to see trading volumes grow further on the back of a new system that will further address the risks arising from its pre-delivery check requirements.

Bulgaria stormed back into the market with a giant triple trancher on Thursday — the largest ever euro-denominated bond from an emerging market sovereign.

The European Investment Bank this week sparked a vehement discussion over new issue premia in euro benchmark issues in the era of European Central Bank quantitative easing.

Equity accelerated bookbuild activity was lively this week, reflecting generally buoyant stock markets and investors eager for paper as quantitative easing begins to bite.

Norway’s DNB did not inspire on its additional tier one debut on Thursday, failing to attract the same level of interest as Swedish peers achieved in recent weeks.

Bulgaria was offering generous premiums on its triple tranche Eurobond on Thursday. But while bankers said pricing looks cheap, they questioned whether the 20 year tranche would sell well.

Shinhan pays a visit to Uncle Sam — BoC Aviation takes off en route 144A — Shanghai Electric charges up for euro debut

Danube Foods Group is seeking final commitments on a loan backing its buyout by Mid Europa Partners, after discussing pricing with potential lenders this week.