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Corporate debt markets are behaving as if Brexit didn’t exist. Issuers are swimming in demand that astonishes seasoned observers — and market participants, though they may be scratching their heads in puzzlement at the UK’s erratic career, are unanimous that business can go full steam ahead. -
Chinese developer Guorui Properties is on track to redeem a puttable dollar bond later this month after pricing a new $295m transaction, bringing an end to debt refinancing woes that have lasting for months.
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Sappi, the South African paper company, succeeded in issuing its €450m seven year non-call three year bond on Tuesday at a coupon that will save it money, compared with the bond it is replacing.
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Conservative and liberal members of the European Parliament have voted down an ambitious draft of the bill to set up the EU’s Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities, in favour of a weaker text with fewer safeguards for the environment and society.
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Asia’s primary bond market has started the year with a bang. New dollar issuance has been steady, and issuers are getting increasingly confident in their ability to court investors with what can only be considered bull market deals. But the market isn’t strong enough to allow issuers to get away with such aggressive terms for long.
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High yield bond issuance in Europe is perking up, with several deals being marketed or just about to be launched. Beginning its roadshow on Monday was Sappi, the South African paper company, which wants to issue €450m to replace an older bond; starting on Tuesday is French car parts group Faurecia, seeking €500m.
