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  • South Africa firm Naspers surprised some debt bankers by positioning itself to pounce on a calm market, if such a market appears. The company is roadshowing a dollar bond, which would be the first test of EM new issue premiums in almost a month.
  • The Austrian subsidiary of Steinhoff International, the South African furniture retailer, has issued an inaugural Schuldschein for €650m, the second largest of the year.
  • The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the clearing and settlement of renminbi in South Africa, the two central banks announced on July 7. The move makes South Africa the first offshore RMB hub in Africa.
  • Turkey’s firms top the list of EMEA corporates most at risk from rising US interest rates and a stronger dollar, said Fitch. Although the countries with better hedged corporates are suffering from other problems, and not necessarily in a position to benefit.
  • African Export-Import Bank is wrapping up general syndication of a two year loan on Thursday, having added $300m to the size of the deal on strong demand.
  • As a poor first half for CEEMEA loan volumes ends, banker optimism is in short supply for the rest of the year – but Turkey, Africa and the Middle East offer hope.