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Speed possible in the private placement market proves attractive, even if the issuer may pay a bit more for it
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
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Kenya looked to have adopted the same pricing strategy as its African peers on Wednesday, opening books on a dual tranche 2028 and 2048 bond with a chunky concession, much like Egypt and Nigeria last week. -
The new bond issues may be flowing in emerging markets, but after weeks of volatility, the era of easy execution is over.
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Emerging market investors were optimistic after Cyril Ramaphosa was voted in as president of South Africa on Thursday, following the long awaited resignation of Jacob Zuma, though the administration has its work cut out to revive the country’s anaemic economy.
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The Federal Republic of Nigeria has released price guidance for its dual tranche bond that rival syndicate bankers and investors are calling “exceptionally” cheap.
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Kenya will have its work cut out to reassure investors after Moody’s cut its credit rating by a notch on Tuesday. Rival bankers said the clash is poor planning, but the leads on Kenya’s upcoming roadshow said investors should be doing their own credit work, reopening the debate about the relevance of ratings agencies in emerging markets.
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The Arab Republic of Egypt printed its $4bn triple tranche bond on Tuesday from a book that peaked at $12.5bn, despite another EM issuer — Russia's GTLK — having to postpone because of market volatility. A rival syndicate banker called the note cheap, but necessarily so.
