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  • China Ping An Insurance raised $600m in the bond market on Tuesday, after finding strong support from Asian investors during calls on Monday.
  • Hong Kong property company Hysan Development Co returned to the bond market on Tuesday, raising $400m in spite of the political turbulence that has rocked the special administrative region.
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  • Firmenich, a Swiss fragrance and flavour company, will this week become the first hybrid bond issuer since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe, in a deal that will be closely watched by the market.