Currencies
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The euro market sprang to life in earnest this week, producing three well-received benchmarks but, given a risk-laden backdrop and monetary policy outlook, some SSA bankers are surprised to see investors so eager to put their cash to work. -
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A pair of issuers sold high quality euro deals into an eager market on Wednesday, drawing praise from onlookers for impressive books.
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KfW opened a new 10.5 year Australian dollar line on Wednesday, with the hope of drawing in the Kangaroo market's typical long end lender base.
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The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) picked up €2bn with a 23 year bond on Tuesday, paving the way for other top-flight borrowers to bring their own euro deals.
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Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) has rolled out a HK$17bn ($2.17bn) loan for its acquisition of Alinta Energy.
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This week's funding scorecard looks at the progress French agencies have made in their funding programmes as we move away from the summer lull.
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Two holidays and September’s European Central Bank meeting will mean the next two weeks will offer short windows for issuance, but the success of the two deals that priced this week will inspire corporate bond issuers looking at the market.
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LafargeHolcim on Tuesday became the first issuer for nearly two weeks to launch a corporate bond in Europe. The €750m 12 year deal received strong demand, with order books more than three times subscribed.
