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Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi's sovereign wealth fund, is expected to close its second ever debt offering in September, according to bankers close to the deal. Some say the bridge loan, which is a reprieve to EM bankers that have been operating in a barren market all year, may receive tighter margins than PIF's competitively-priced debut loan in September 2018. -
The Middle East is regaining its position as the core source of emerging markets issuance after a brief lull in June. Emirates Strategic Investments Company (ESIC) has announced a roadshow for its first dollar sukuk.
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DP World on Thursday launched a new $1bn 10 year sukuk and $300m tap of its $1bn 5.625% September 2048s, both with negative new issue premiums.
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DP World has updated price guidance for its new 10 year benchmark sukuk and $200m tap of its 2048s, with order books already a healthy size for both deals.
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DP World is embarking on a roadshow to market a new 10 year benchmark Reg S dollar sukuk. It is also considering long dated Reg S-only dollar funding.
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Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co, a consumer lender, has raised a $125m five year loan facility from a consortium of regional banks.
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Burgan Bank, a Kuwaiti lender, was able to raise $500m of additional tier one (AT1) capital on Tuesday, returning to the market ahead of its previous AT1’s first call date in September.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia printed its debut bond in euros on Tuesday. The deal was widely hailed a success, sold with a minimal new issue premium, final order books of over €14.5bn and trading up well in the secondary.
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The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait has set pricing for its five year bond.
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Burgan Bank is in the market with an additional tier one benchmark, eyeing $500m. The order book has swollen to over $2bn.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has tightened guidance for its dual tranche debut in the euro market, offering a 10bp new issue premium for its eight year and a 5bp concession for its 20 year, according to a syndicate official away from the deal. Combined books are over €10bn, including €1.5bn of joint lead manager interest.
