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The familiar problem of inter-creditor opacity has also reappeared
Company in 'no doubt' a public trade would have delivered better pricing
As with other private placements from Africa, observers have questioned the merits of the format
Benin reaped the rewards of its sukuk debut last week, and will do so for years to come
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Barclays’ plan to cut its exposure to African operations has left emerging market bond and loan bankers puzzling what future the firm has in the region — historically one of its areas of strength within CEEMEA — but it will leave the UK firm better capitalised.
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Standard Bank Kenya (Stanbic CfC) is paying around 45bp more for its latest loan than when it last issued, less than a year ago. -
Barclays shareholders are used to the share price plunging on results day, but Tuesday's 10% fall by noon was a lot worse than usual. The main shock of the first results since Jes Staley took over as chief executive in December was a 54% cut in the dividend for 2016 and 2017.
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Reports that Barclays will exit its African operations, known locally as Absa, have left emerging market bond and loan bankers puzzling what future the firm has in the region — historically one of its strengths within CEEMEA — but it is thought it will leave the UK firm better capitalised.
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Bankers are in discussions with a Nigerian corporate for an acquisition loan, representing welcome fodder for a depleted market, although the deal may not make it over the line, according to sources.
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In an otherwise subdued African loan market, commitments for a $150m deal for Africa Finance Corporation were due on Thursday, according to a banker on the deal.
