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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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  • Middle Eastern loans burst open in the fourth quarter of 2015, with deals aplenty for corporates, banks and sovereigns. The deal flow will not ebb this year, but pricing will rise and international lenders will play a bigger role, replacing local lenders. Elly Whittaker reports.
  • Crashing commodity prices and an increasingly intense focus on compliance and reputation has made launching international bonds in Africa much tougher over the past year. Many banks are wondering whether the risks are still worth the reward. Francesca Young reports.
  • Renaissance Capital has opened a new office in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • South Africa has strong links to the rest of the continent and a ready-made hub in Johannesburg’s business district. But is it doing enough to fulfil its potential? Chris Wright reports
  • South Africa’s well capitalised banks are profitable despite strong economic headwinds, but obstacles remain as the country’s financial institutions look for long-term and stable sources of funding. Tyler Davies reports.
  • A strong institutional investor base, high liquidity and a wide variety of instruments make South Africa’s domestic bond market one of the most sophisticated in the developing world. Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker reports.