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The higher the yield, the hotter the bid — or at least that is how it appeared for most of the year in the financial institution bond market. Investors latched on to the Greek FIG revival, duration and regulatory capital in a bid to boost their returns, which some issuers exploited deftly

Investment grade companies had one overarching bond market strategy this year: get everything done before November’s US election. The poll may have passed smoothly, but it was preceded by a market where borrowers were willing to take risks and push for ambitious deals. GlobalCapital recognises below the issuers that exemplified that courage and determination

GlobalCapital is pleased to present the nominations for its annual Awards for the loan, leveraged finance and private debt markets

Buyers already thinking about what happens once sanctions are lifted but many hurdles remain

The awards recognise the leading deals, individuals and institutions in Latin America's cross-border debt capital markets

◆ French government collapse scrambles bond market ◆ What next for French corporate, FIG, covered bond and public sector bond issuers? ◆ ECB Trials on distributed ledger technology: the verdict

Issuing senior bank bonds in December is unorthodox but could prove a winning strategy as investors still have plenty of cash sloshing around

Programmatic French funders cannot afford to wait for stabilité

Australia offers a perfect getaway from crowded northern markets for global credit issuers

Issuers should consider their opening gambit for next year with great care

◆ French bond issuers' tough time ahead as PM fights to get budget through ◆ Trump tough talk on tariffs' threat to emerging markets◆ Investors give IPO sellers the silent treatment

As property companies have shown, the destination is more important than the journey