Middle East
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Thomas Spitz had been with the Gulf bank for just two years -
Investor confidence in the country has wobbled slightly in the past few weeks
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‘All of the big EM names’ took part in Israel’s record bond issue, says accountant general
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Demand good, deal tightens beyond expectations in 'big moment' for Turkey
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$8bn deal will be the issuer's only public US dollar bond of the year
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Bankers expect big demand after stellar performances by Turkish tier two bonds
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The Dubai government is seeking a valuation of up to $1.72bn for its parking business
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Some will focus on the higher borrowing costs but proving investor support was more important to the issuer
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Local demand is high enough that issuers can push down pricing, but that puts off overseas buyers
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Main comparables will be recent deals from Al Rajhi's Gulf peers, not its debut note
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The Emirate did not have to pay a new issue premium
