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Before the Iran war started, primary was in rude health
Primary needs stability, on top of any peace deal
◆ What strikes on energy infrastructure in the Middle East mean for emerging market bonds ◆ Why issuing in dollars has become so dicey for supranationals and agencies ◆ Europe’s advantage in the private credit meltdown
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In this round-up, the Chinese economy rebounds at a fast pace from a year ago when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, regulators vow to manage hidden debt risks at local governments, and two existing shareholders agree to pump $250m into Luckin Coffee. -
The chairman of South Korea’s Kakao Corp has kicked off his official pledge to donate more than half of his wealth to society by raising about W500bn ($448m) from a stake sale in the messaging app on Thursday.
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Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings raised $4.15bn from four tranches of long-dated bonds this week, overcoming weak market sentiment to push ahead with its deal.
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China Construction Bank Corp turned to the bond market on Thursday to sell a $2.4bn equivalent multi-currency transaction, with each tranche carrying a socially responsible investment (SRI) label. But recent volatility in the region’s credit market, and the issuer’s own ‘ambiguous’ approach to the trade, posed challenges.
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Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Auto Finance Co made its first appearance in China’s auto loan ABS market since 2017 this week, sealing a Rmb2.201bn ($336m) deal amid rising demand for proprietary brand vehicles after a plunge in sales in recent years.
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DBS Bank is aiming to reduce its thermal coal exposure to zero by 2039, joining a group of global investors and banks that have made similar commitments to tackle climate change.
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Sponsored by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
CAF gearing up to transform regional development
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Emirates NBD Capital: An unrivalled conduit for Middle East liquidity
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