Most recent/Bond comments/Ad
Most recent/Bond comments/Ad
Most recent
Gulf investors 'will now look at every deal', whether sukuk or not
Demand from the Middle East for the sukuk was steady
The deal has not been pulled or put on hold, said sources involved
Trump's verbal attacks on Nato allies and US rate volatility put issuance on ice
More articles/Ad
More articles/Ad
More articles
-
Egypt has reached a pivotal point in its new phase of economic development. For the fastest growing economy in the Middle East, and the biggest investment magnet in Africa, the task is to build on deep reforms to create a more business friendly environment, attract fresh investment and create meaningful jobs for the poorest Egyptians.
-
South Africa made its largest ever trip to capital markets on Monday, raising $5bn across two tranches. However, the size may have been too ambitious as the bonds suffered early in the secondary market. Although they have since recovered, some investors may be deterred from jumping into the rest of the week’s slew of deals. -
Standard Bank is set to raise at least $500m by the end of the year, the latest in a series of loans raised by South African banks in the past few months. The deal is expected to have tighter margins than its previous deals, according to market sources.
-
South Africa is back in capital markets for the first time in over a year and the first time since its ratings were placed on negative outlook by Fitch.
-
The African Export-Import Bank sold its $750m 10 year bond on Tuesday from a book of around $3.35bn, with recent low supply from African issuers having helped drive demand for the deal.
-
Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has closed its annual refinancing, securing a $1.3bn facility from a range of international lenders. The facility, Cocobod's second international borrowing this year, has tighter margins than last year's round, illustrating a healthy appetite for one of Africa's most frequent borrowers.
