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The scores are in. See how market participants rated KfW's €5bn 10 year, Alberta's sterling debut and EAA's $1bn two year.

Contagion from Greece’s never ending bailout saga was supposed to be a thing of the past. But the European Financial Stability Facility’s questionable 39 year tranche this week shows country still has the ability to hit the euro market — albeit by the back door this time.

Many are looking for it, but no bank has found it — does the point of non-viability even exist?

The world of banking can be rather funny, as my friend recently found out when faced with an unusual situation. After months of fruitless efforts, he finally had a big loan on his hands but had no way to show it off without coming off as insensitive.

In spite of the spread between OATs and Bunds reaching a four year high, two French public sector issuers chose to come to market this week, hoping the market would be stable. It’s no longer enough for issuers to sit on their hands waiting for calm — it’s about braving possible volatility and funding when you can.

The successful placement of an outbound acquisition financing for Indian company Intas Pharmaceuticals has put the spotlight on rules barring Indian banks from supporting local M&A. Intas’s loan has demonstrated that the country’s lenders are well positioned to structure and distribute complex deals with cross-border elements. It’s time for the regulator to rethink rules on domestic transactions.

Credit Suisse has been no stranger to disappointment in the past year, thanks to a savage series of business cuts and an equally savage banking and markets backdrop for much of the year. But now, things are looking up.

PBoC opened the week with a near-300bp weakening of the dollar fix, while Rusal received the green light for its upcoming Panda bond deal, and the Shanghai-London Stock Connect is now one step closer to becoming reality.

GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the shortlist of nominees for its Americas Derivatives Awards 2017, which this year includes new categories.

In this round-up, the RMB is hangs on to its gains in the FX market, China sees RMB trade settlement sink to a four-year low, and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) is preps launch of offshore RMB (CNH) options contracts. Plus, a recap of our coverage this week.

The skies look dark as you head off for a walk on the beach, so you buy an umbrella. If it turns out sunny, you’ll get a few smirks from people you meet. But you’re unlikely to be abused as an idiot.

The scores have been collated. See how market participants rated Belgium’s €6bnn dual tranche, EFSF’s €1.5bn 26 year, Finland’s €4.5bn note and the two dollar deals from BNG and EIB.