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Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo)

Emerging Markets

Resumed MidEast conflict could pause much of CEEMEA's remaining pre-summer pipeline

A trade from Africa could come this week

George Collard, July 13, 2026

Syndicated Loans

BB Energy refis RCF in oversubscribed syndication

New facility smaller than the original but 20% larger than the launch amount

Martin Miraglia, July 10, 2026

European Union border sign welcoming travelers to Latvia in Skaistkalne, with a historic church featuring a red roof and white walls in the background

SSA

Latvia debuts in Swiss francs, World Bank returns with sustainable note

Foreign issuers tap market for price and diversification

Diana Bui, July 10, 2026

Hong Kong,China:29 Jun,2020.
The Standard Chartered Bank HQ,Central Hong Kong. Both SCB and HSBC have sided with China over the introduction of the

People and Markets

ADCB bond banker departs for Standard Chartered

Francesca Young, July 10, 2026

Cityscape,Skyline and Amir Timur square with Amir Timur statue, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Emerging Markets

Uzbek Ministry of Finance addresses unexpectedly low bond issuance from country

Francesca Young, July 09, 2026

Syndicated Loans

Bankers expect more cheap lending as competition bites

Martin Miraglia, July 09, 2026

People and Markets

ADCB bond banker departs for Standard Chartered

Francesca Young, July 10, 2026

Emerging Markets

Uzbek Ministry of Finance addresses unexpectedly low bond issuance from country

Francesca Young, July 09, 2026

Syndicated Loans

Bankers expect more cheap lending as competition bites

Martin Miraglia, July 09, 2026

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Asia

China Pacific Insurance IPO revives London Stock Connect

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co became the second company to use the London-Shanghai Stock Connect scheme this week, listing Global Depository Receipts on London’s bourse. The deal could spur further London-bound issuance by Chinese firms, according to bankers in the UK and Asia. Jonathan Breen and Aidan Gregory report.

Aidan Gregory, June 18, 2020
Asia

Equity-linked bond trio hits Hong Kong market

The Asian equity-linked bond market was flooded with deals on Wednesday as Far East Horizon, 3SBio and China Mengniu Dairy tapped investors for a combined $760m.

Jonathan Breen, June 18, 2020
Asia

China prices tight Covid-19 special govt bonds amid liquidity concerns

China sold the first two tranches of its Covid-19-themed special treasury bonds this week, pricing the Rmb100bn ($14.1bn) notes well inside the treasury curve and market expectations. There are some fears about pressure on liquidity, given the total funding target of Rmb1tr, but market watchers said there is little cause for concern just yet. Addison Gong reports.

Addison Gong, June 18, 2020
Asia

Castle Peak back with energy transition bond

Hong Kong power generator Castle Peak Power Co took the nascent transition bond market a step further this week, selling a $350m deal that showed the potential for the sector. Morgan Davis reports.

Morgan Davis, June 18, 2020
Asia

Canvest cans covenants for first six months of HK$2bn syndicated loan

Canvest Environmental Protection Group Co, a Hong Kong-based waste-to-energy company, has returned to the loan market for a HK$1.97bn ($251.6m) unsecured deal. In an unusual move, the firm will postpone its covenant tests for the first six months. Pan Yue reports.

Pan Yue, June 18, 2020
Asia

Final countdown: Hilong pushes exchange offer deadline again

Hong Kong-listed oil company Hilong Holding pushed back the exchange deadline for its 2020 bond for the fourth time this week, leaving only a weekend between the exchange deadline and the notes’ maturity on Monday.

Alice Huang, June 18, 2020