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◆ Predictions for Gulf issuance change shape again ◆ Investment grade firms to pick tricky path through autumn ◆ The Alphabet effect: hyperscalers hit Kangaroo market
Barclays is 21st in the CEEMEA bond league table so far in 2026
International investor participation in the region remains light
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Bond bankers covering Latin America say that they expect the September 7 Labor Day holiday in the US to herald the resumption of primary supply after only a handful of the region’s issuers tapped markets in August despite very strong conditions. -
Bankers in China have raised concerns around regulating Ant Group, which is gearing up for a mammoth dual listing in Hong Kong and the Star board. Although the Alibaba Group Holding-backed firm calls itself a technology company, a big chunk of its revenues come from the financial sector — creating headaches due to the absence of a cohesive regulatory framework for such companies.
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The Arab Republic of Egypt has secured its debut syndicated conventional and Islamic facility from a range of local and international lenders as it attempts to support the state budget, which has come under major pressure during the coronavirus crisis.
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Saudi Arabia’s position at the pinnacle of Middle Eastern and African equity capital markets is set to be strengthened further with the IPO of BinDawood, the Gulf supermarket operator.
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Norilsk Nickel, the Russian metal and mining company which has found itself under heightened scrutiny in recent months after a series of major oil spills, is set to raise a dollar denominated benchmark bond this week. Russian telecom major Veon was also in the market for its second rouble offering in recent months.
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Following a trailblazing issuance from Abu Dhabi last week, the Emirate of Dubai has mandated banks to arrange a dual tranche offering, including a sukuk — its first international DCM outing since 2014. Qatar’s Ahli Bank was also in the market on Tuesday, launching a benchmark dollar bond.
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