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  • A strengthening dollar and continued volatility in the oil price on Thursday gave a further battering to emerging markets, increasing borrowers' vulnerability.
  • Sasol, the South African chemicals company, has unveiled a $6bn package of measures designed to shore up its business, which has been damaged by the spread of the Covid-19 virus and the collapse in oil prices.
  • As the deadly Covid-19 virus continues to wreak havoc on global markets and supply chains, emerging market lenders are proceeding to discuss financing options with clients, but are only comfortable funding those of the highest quality, according to bankers. Origination processes are becoming more stringent than ever, with some lenders requesting to see borrowers detailed contingency plans.
  • The recent fall in the price of oil is having a knock-on effect on non-core currency issuance. While oil dependent markets could take a hit as their currencies weaken, some net importers could benefit from a stronger currency and safe haven flows.
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    NEoT Offgrid Africa (NOA) has completed a microfinance securitization of sub-Saharan African solar trade receivables with arrangers with Société Générale and Credit Agricole to help fund renewable electricity across the Ivory Coast.
  • South Africa’s Standard Bank has issued a $200m green bond, which was bought by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in its entirety. The deal is the largest green bond ever issued by an African borrower.