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Well known banker moves to take MD role
Central banks in the region have stepped in with support and lenders are thought unlikely to let sub debt extend
Higher prices and concessions mean many issuers will wait for better days
International banks still hiring
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  • General Holding Corporation (Senaat), one of the United Arab Emirate’s largest industrial investment holding companies, is embarking on a roadshow. But syndicates away from the deal said the company looks to be entering the market at a tough time for EM bonds.
  • Shari Arison, the Israeli billionaire, increased the size of a share sale in Bank Hapoalim, the largest bank in Israel, to satisfy investor demand for the stock.
  • Société Générale has agreed to pay $1.34bn in fines and an enhanced monitoring programme for violating US sanctions against Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Myanmar and North Korea, according to notices issued by US agencies on Monday.
  • Arison Holdings, a vehicle for Shari Arison, the Israeli billionaire, has reopened the EMEA equity blocks market after the weekend with the sale of a 3.7% in Bank Hapoalim, the largest bank in Israel.
  • 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.
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    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.