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Metropolitan Life hit screens with a trio of senior unsecured deals on Wednesday morning, looking to print in euros, Australian dollars and Swiss francs. Strong appetite for insurance company paper is expected to assure the issuer of a warm reception for its trio of deals.

Barclays is increasing its presence in Asia debt capital markets (DCM) by adding two members to the team, according to sources close to the moves.

Indonesian oil and gas company Energi Mega Persada (EMP) is back in the market for a $200m four year financing. The loan, which consists of a senior tranche and a junior tranche, offers a generous margin and is being done on a best efforts basis by arrangers Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.

More issuers are expected to take advantage of a booming senior market in euros later this week, following a pair of well received seven year prints from JP Morgan and Finnish insurer Sampo on Tuesday. A strong market tone following last week’s European Central Bank meeting and hunger for paper after a quiet summer period are expected to keep demand strong.

Emirates NBD announced on Tuesday a new tier one perpetual offering. However, the bond will not be Basel III compliant and therefore will not have a point of non-viability (PONV) feature.

Delachaux, the French industrial company, has launched a €765m loan that will refinance debt and enable it to pay a dividend to shareholders.

The subordinated debt market for European financials was back in full swing with four deals out on Monday morning boosted by the European Central Bank's policy decisions made last week.

Swedish appliance maker Electrolux has obtained a $3.3bn committed bridge facility for the full amount it has agreed to pay for GE Appliances. The company plans to replace the facility gradually with $2.5bn of bonds and an $800m-equivalent rights issue.

Indonesia’s Mitra Pinasthika Mustika (MPM) is looking to make a debut in international bond markets. The automotive company will be meeting investors for a proposed Reg S dollar offering this week.

China's Alibaba Group has thrown open its long awaited $21.13bn New York IPO, with a deal that is likely to be not only the biggest US listing ever but could also break the record for the biggest IPO globally.

Deutsche Lufthansa, Germany’s national airline, launched its first bond today since 2009, at the remarkably tight spread of 75bp over mid-swaps – showing just how valuable a loyal following of domestic investors can be.

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