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Deal the first Kuwaiti Sharia-compliant transaction closed with Chinese banks
Tight spreads may tempt issuers even if all-in yields are higher than earlier in 2026
Believed to be the largest sale of Islamic home financings to have taken place in the UK
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Chinese financial technology company Ant Group has sealed the world’s largest ever IPO, raising $34.4bn from dual listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The company built two mammoth order books despite a turbulent week for equity markets globally — although that created serious challenges for bankers allocating the stock. Jonathan Breen reports. -
Two Chinese local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) hit speed bumps in the dollar bond market this week amid rising volatility, as investors pushed back on the issuers’ attempts to get away with aggressive pricing. While one of the borrowers sealed its deal despite tepid demand, another was forced to scrap its transaction. Morgan Davis reports.
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A large number of issuers from Asia, the majority Chinese, tapped bond investors on Wednesday for fresh funds.
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China Merchants Bank has sold its first mortgage-backed securitization (RMBS) with an international rating. Foreign demand helped with a smooth bookbuilding process, despite a weak market backdrop. Addison Gong reports.
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South Korea’s Kookmin Bank used a Covid-19 sustainability bond label for its $500m bank capital deal on Wednesday.
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Indian software firm Hexaware Technologies has wrapped up a $600m loan to fund its take-private by Baring Private Equity Asia.
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