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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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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced a raft of measures to increase offshore renminbi liquidity last week, inspiring hope among analysts that there will be a lending boom in the currency. But syndicated loans bankers should not get their hopes up. Until more banks actually hold the currency, liberalising the ways they can use it will not have a big impact.
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Kenya’s syndicated loan may encourage other African sovereigns to do similar deals. But they should think carefully before doing so. In return for the cost saving they might achieve, they might be jeopardising long-term funding options for their broader economies.
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Asian bond issuers have rarely faced a more harrowing market. After a record start to the year, many issuers are now putting their plans on hold in response to tumbling investor confidence.
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Suek is the second Russian credit to make a quick return to the market for a large loan this year. It is a decision that risks putting a strain on relationships and frustrating all concerned.
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If Europe is serious about growth, it needs to get serious about securitisation. The PCS initiative should help.
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With its pockets empty, the Spanish government could find that subscribing to contingent capital in failed banks is better than becoming a long term equity investor in that least favoured of sectors.