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Huge geographical range of credits now on offer
The subordinated debt premium was smaller than that offered by some other EM hybrid issuers
At London investor day, supranational reveals deals and plans for new funding and investments, including fully African project financing
The company is the only corporate issuer in North Africa, making it popular for investors
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Egypt’s triple tranche $4bn bond drew a huge book of over $19.5bn on Tuesday in a deal that bankers away from the mandate said was a huge success, underscoring the phenomenal market conditions available to issuers. -
Middle East issuers are expected in the bond market in droves, with Egypt and Mashreqbank leading the charge this week.
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The Arab Republic of Egypt has released initial price guidance for its triple tranche bond at levels that have caught investors’ attention. A large deal is expected.
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A number of top tier South African banks are expected to hit the loan market in the coming months, and bankers are welcoming what are some of the most attractive credits on the continent. But the country faces a number of dilemmas, which threaten to thump its credit ratings, writes Mariam Meskin.
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The Kenyan sovereign is in talks with banks to refinance a $1bn term loan set to expire in March.
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Chinese state banks take a lot of criticism for the amount of lending they do in Africa. But what the detractors fail to acknowledge is the lack of competition from Western banks, especially from US houses. As borrowing needs across Africa grow, the question must be asked: if the Chinese banks don't lend to Africa, which ones in the West will?
