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The public bond market needs a Gulf reopener with transparent pricing
Turbulent market conditions of the Middle East war have pushed bond issuers and investors to try new things
A swift response is tempting, but lenders should avoid kneejerk reaction
Talk of de-dollarisation has evaporated. The dollar market remains the undisputed king of financing
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Taiwanese banks have returned to the loan market in force this year, making huge commitments that in many cases they do not want to be fully allocated. This is reigniting fears that they could once again be left exposed to fluctuating interbank rates — but as long as they stick together, they can avoid the problems of the past.
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George Osborne’s threat to break up banks that try to undermine new ring-fencing regulations gives FIG investors the promise of stability — not the uncertainty that the BBA has claimed. The banks should pull up their socks and respect the new rules — or face the consequences.
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There have been years of unheeded clamour for the UK government to show its support for Islamic finance and issue a sovereign sukuk. But now the industry needs to change its tune — and bring some new ideas to the table.
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The loan market is groaning under the weight of ambitious lending banks hoping to participate at the very top level of transactions. But this surplus of senior lenders is symptomatic of a general overpopulation in the loan market that cannot last.
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Swiss investors — especially institutional investors with targets to meet — are struggling with the low yield environment in Swiss francs. Emerging market paper is in vogue with investors hunting for yield. Issuers would be wise to follow Russian Railways’ example and take advantage of this trend.
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US investors are threatening to leave money market funds if regulators impose a floating net asset value on the industry, which would damage an important source of dollar funding for eurozone banks. US regulators should be wary of the potential consequences of their actions.