Europe

After LeasePlan postponed its €1.55bn bond last week, US software producer Solera Holdings stands alone in the European high yield market as it roadshows a $2bn acquisition bond. But some bankers said that it will be hard for the Texan issuer to draw any lessons from LeasePlan's pain.

Austria is to print a 10 year benchmark as investor sentiment rebounded after a torrid time last week as BNG priced a seven year bond.

Amgen, the US multinational bio-pharmaceutical company, on Monday announced plans for its debut bond in Swiss francs, a transaction that bankers hope could turn a gloomy February market around.

Delta Lloyd, the Dutch insurance company, is facing opposition to its planned €1bn rights issue - more than the company is now worth - from as many as a third of its shareholders.

Santander’s global head of DCM will next month step in to fill the void left by Mark Dodd, who is retiring from the firm after more than 30 years in the capital markets.

Multiple FIG bonds hit the primary market for the first time in a month on Monday as European bank stocks continued their rebound to ease the pressure on borrowers.

Ukraine's ministry of finance has announced plans to raise $5bn in the international markets according to its recently published debt management plan.

An external review to determine whether a credit event has been triggered on Novo Banco concluded on Monday, with market participants warning ahead of ruling that a disappointing result could undermine the credit default swap market.

Commerzbank posted stellar results on Friday, sending its stock soaring in a week where fears about the banking system ravaged markets. And though the investment bank saw revenues fall, Michael Reuther, its chief, told GlobalCapital exclusively that the division is set to increase its client base, and even enter some new markets.

HSBC has decided to remain headquartered in the UK following an extensive review by its board of directors, ending months of speculation that it could return to Hong Kong.

Deutsche Bank’s shares jumped 10% on Friday, after the bank launched a tender offer for over $5bn in senior unsecured bonds.

The UK Debt Management Office has mandated banks for the sale of a Gilt set for the week beginning February 22.