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◆ The threat of US corporate issuance to European borrowers ◆ The new funding environment for Middle East banks ◆ Reviving UK equity capital markets
Swiss investors retain appetite for credit as yields become more attractive
As war drags on, banks are boosting hoards of cash after deposit outflows

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  • With a GDP per capita of just $796, and foreign exchange reserves that cover just 9% of debt obligations, the Republic of Tajikistan cannot claim to be a frontier market, let alone an emerging market country. But that should be no obstacle as the Central Asian state approaches a bond market that has seen Belarus and Iraq raise debt with ease in recent months.
  • International banks spent the summer applying for licences and securing talent as they beat a path to Saudi Arabia. History suggests that many will leave disappointed, argues David Rothnie.
  • GlobalCapital is happy to announce the nominations for its Sustainable and Responsible Capital Markets Awards 2017.
  • Standard Bank has signed a $1bn syndicated loan with 43 banks on the ticket, marking another success for South Africa’s banking industry despite suffering rating downgrades earlier this year.
  • The idea of a Primary Equity Connect (PEC) linking China and Hong Kong has reared its head again after the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) published a report trumping its benefits. Needless to say, the market is divided. While many see benefits, others see dangers in bringing the two markets closer together. Jonathan Breen reports.
  • BDO Unibank set a new record on Wednesday with a $700m bond, the largest dollar deal ever from a bank in the Philippines and a rare transaction from the island nation this year. Although few expect a rush of Philippine credits in the dollar market as a result, there is some hope next year will set a new pace. Morgan Davis reports.