Greater China

A renminbi-denominated oil futures contract could launch in 2018, a move that may reshape the global commodities market, according to industry experts.

Hisense (Hong Kong) Co, a consumer electronics maker and supplier, has wrapped up its maiden $300m international loan, finding demand from a 10-strong syndicate group.

Chinese local government financing vehicles (LGFV) Huzhou City Investment Development Group Co and Urumqi Gaoxin Investment and Development Group Co hit the market with dollar deals on Wednesday.

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, is making its debut in the offshore loan market with a $300m fundraising.

China Orient Asset Management Corp launched a multi-tranche fixed and floating rate dollar transaction on Wednesday morning.

Bank of Chongqing Co started bookbuilding for its Basel III compliant additional tier one dollar bond on Wednesday, adding to a sector that has seen plenty of action this year.

Luso International Banking, a subsidiary of Xiamen International Bank Co, will meet fixed income investors this week for a subordinated dollar bond.

Asia’s green financing market has made great strides since issuance started to pick up two years ago, with 2017 seeing more regulators and issuers giving the asset class a push. But for all its impressive feats, the region’s green market is yet to come of age.

China New Higher Education Group is making its debut in the international syndicated loan market with a HK$1.5bn ($192m) financing.

ABN Amro has appointed a veteran banker from Intesa Sanpaolo Bank to strengthen its business in Greater China.

Three Chinese issuers hit the debt market on Tuesday, launching dollar deals. While the pace of new issuance is beginning to slow down, there appears to be no end in sight for the primary bond market.

China Huiyuan Juice Group is in the loan syndications market for a €160m three year deal — its second fundraising this year.