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  • Europe’s convertible bond market is positioned to benefit from spiking volatility in equity markets due to the convexity of the asset class, which could lead to an increase in primary issuance in the future.
  • Europe’s equity capital markets bankers are postponing new stock market listings until after Easter at least, given the severe logistical challenges posed by efforts to contain the Covid-19 coronavirus and heightened equity market volatility.
  • Asia’s IPO markets have been hit hard by the coronavirus epidemic, as travel bans and self-quarantine orders have delayed roadshows and brought deal flow to a near standstill. For the listing markets to survive, issuers, ECM bankers and investors need to adapt rapidly — and put some faith in technology.
  • Companies with weak balance sheets will find it difficult to raise equity capital in the weeks ahead after oil prices plunged 30% overnight, tipping global stockmarkets into bear market territory. The difficulty is likely to be particularly acute for companies in sectors heavily exposed to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, such as energy, travel and tourism.
  • European equities plunged into bear market territory on Monday morning after the price of oil collapsed by 30% following the decision by Saudi Arabia to launch a price war after OPEC and Russia failed to reach a deal on production cuts at the weekend.
  • The Indian government is looking to sell its entire majority stake in Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and has invited expressions of interest from strategic buyers.
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