Issues

Return of US market set to turbo charge European FIG bonanza with AT1 revival

Investors prefer shorter tranches in about-turn of recent trend

Hopes that Middle Eastern companies would become active in global M&A have yet to materialise as volumes stay depressed

New CEO is under pressure to cut costs and bureaucracy, and Citigroup’s reorganisation could be a template. With top changes already this week, Georges Elhedery has shown he means business

◆ Big five year book for sovereign ◆ Fourth syndicated transaction "not required" ◆ Pricing didn't work for ultra-long dated tap

A pipeline of sovereigns looking for yen bonds awaits

Fernanda Guardado hired after Gustavo Arruda left for Mastercard

◆ Benign primary market offers funding to big and small ◆ Size trumps ESG labelling when it comes to performance ◆ MUFG single note versus Mizuho’s dual trancher

Former MS banker Christian De Monte to lead insurance coverage

Issuance comes after a brief lull in foreign borrower activity

The two southeast Asian credits joined a host of other dollar issuers keen to get ahead of the September rush

◆ Inaugural bond expected early next week ◆ German deal secured against Dutch mortgages ◆ Deal expected to be popular despite quirks