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Bank of China (London) has mandated banks for what is being described as the first green covered bond from a Chinese bank in a transaction that will be backed by climate debt.

Hong Kong rail operator MTR Corp sold its debut green bond on Monday, attracting orders worth $1.4bn. The deal saw strong support from European accounts in particular, thanks to the rarity and quality of the credit.

Guotai Junan Securities Co has been given the go ahead by its shareholders to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, amid a trend of Mainland brokers floating in the city.

HSBC has appointed Arsalaan Ahmed to helm its Malaysian Islamic banking operations, the bank said in a statement.

Austria is looking to stretch its curve to hitherto untapped lengths, as it mulls a 70 year euro benchmark. Also seeking duration, Rentenbank pushed out its curve, printing a bond at 20 years for the first time ever.

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt has hired banks to run its first benchmark since June and its first in dollars since March.

A city in the north-east of Scotland that has been generating headlines of late for its links to the troubled oil market — as well to Donald Trump — is set to hit the road for a sterling bond issue.

Several loans from Omani credits are being tipped to be launched this year, but, after several large deals, some bankers have concerns that lending appetite is waning.

State Bank of India is getting ready to pick banks for a $750m refinancing, even as it is in the process of wrapping up an increased $500m syndicated facility.

HSBC has rejigged the top ranks of its global private banking unit, with its Asia Pacific head moving to a senior client coverage position.

Hong Kong underground rail operator MTR Corp is selling a 10 year green bond and is set to become only the second green debt issuer from the city.

ICBC Sydney issued a Rmb1.2bn ($177m) dim sum bond on Thursday, tapping investor interest for short term liquidity with a two year offering.