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◆ Gulf private placements bite back ◆ Bond new issue premiums rise ◆ CLOs catch a break
Business has sagged in the third quarter, but the pipeline is busy, despite an intractable war
Private bonds are now being offered in the open market wider than where public deals trade
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The number of syndicated loans in Asia has reached a new low this year, as the market takes a hit from volatility and regulatory headaches around funding M&A transactions. There is no respite in sight, however, with bankers predicting a tough end to 2019. Pan Yue reports. -
Hong Kong SAR’s equity capital market has come back to life recently with a handful of well-received IPOs. A further boost is also likely if the US goes ahead with its threat of banning Chinese listings on its exchanges, writes Jonathan Breen.
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Lenders have allowed a cut to Turkish bank margins in their latest refinancing round, according to people familiar with the matter, as the lira recovers from its 2018 crash and the local regulator becomes tougher on bad loans.
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China’s asset backed securities (ABS) market has had a stellar year so far, with volumes jumping thanks to a big push from the regulators. But it’s not just a numbers story. The depth of the market has also improved, with better secondary liquidity and more offshore participation.
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Chinese sportswear retailer Topsports International Holdings has raised HK$7.9bn ($1bn) from its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, pricing the deal just above the bottom of the marketed range.
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International G3 currency bond issuance in Asia is set to surpass 2018’s numbers before the end of the year, as relatively stable market conditions provide borrowers with fundraising opportunities. But DCM bankers warn that things could turn in the blink of an eye, as geopolitical tensions threaten to disrupt their fourth quarter business. Morgan Davis reports.
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