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• Emirates NBD watches market windows

  Leads on Emirates NBD’s trade are closely watching the market this week for an issuance window for the delayed five year dollar trade, as another Middle Eastern issuer might be testing the market tomorrow.

  • 12:00 PM

• Naftogaz and ENBD shy away from bad market

  Naftogaz and Emirates National Bank of Dubai (ENBD) shelved plans for five year dollar benchmarks this week, thanks to a steep fall in the oil price and what bankers referred to as weak sentiment.

  • 15 Nov 2018

• NMC sidesteps volatility in sukuk debut

  NMC Healthcare, the London-listed United Arab Emirates healthcare company, made its bond market debut in a week wracked by volatility. But despite the choppy backdrop, NMC’s debut came off smoothly.

  • 15 Nov 2018

• 'Bad backdrop' keeps EM borrowers at bay

  Two emerging market borrowers had to postpone deals this week, thanks to volatility in the market. Naftogaz and Emirates NBD have had to put plans for their five year dollar benchmarks on hold.

  • 14 Nov 2018

• A Gulf of opportunity awaits bankers in years to come

  Despite commodity catastrophes and diplomatic discord, the Gulf is set to be one of the most promising regions for the syndicated loan market in coming years, with a number of projects in the pipeline and governments seeking to modernise their economies by diversifying their funding sources. Banks seeking long-term returns and future ancillary business should pay close attention.

  • 13 Nov 2018

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