Hong Kong dollar

FIG issuers pile into front to mid-end floaters in private placements across currencies

◆ African supranational prints first Hong Kong dollar public bond since February ◆ Achieves funding through US dollars ◆ Joins active private placement flow

Higher rate expectations have sharply reduced the possibility of bonds being redeemed this year

Long dated HKD bonds return to private placements

Demand from Asia for dollar callables is likely to be disrupted by Lunar New Year next week

Wider currency mix helped meet demand for high grade paper with attractive yields from the region

Issuers get flexible on duration as geopolitical uncertainty flares up

◆ KfW's Petra Wehlert and Mustafa Sari discuss transaction ◆ Issuer opts for CMU settlement for first time ◆ 'Bigger story' linked to de-dollarisation

Front end floaters fly for auto names in private placement format

Tight funding levels and an abundance of investor cash made for brisk MTN issuance in 2025. The story may change in 2026, with public market issuance named as one factor that could crowd out private placements. But a broadening Asian bid for MTNs offers hope for the market, writes Diana Bui

Dutch agency plans two to three dollar benchmarks, one in euros, and potential PP debut in HK dollars

EDF and Mowi tapped private placements in their home currencies