Mizuho

Mizuho has hired three technology bankers to join its San Francisco office, part of the firm's new tech operation, launched earlier this year

National Bank of Abu Dhabi signed a $2bn three year loan on Tuesday, cementing the bank group for its $175bn merger with First Gulf Bank, though some key European banks turned down a role on the deal.

Five lenders have joined HSBC at the top level of Saudi British Bank’s (SABB’s) $450m syndicated loan, the bank’s first dollar deal from international lenders.

People’s Bank of China is returning to its old habits of sending out window guidance to banks in yet another attempt to stem capital outflows, with the latest measures targeting cross-border M&A and offshore RMB loans.

The Islamic Development Bank is marketing a sukuk, the second Islamic bond in two weeks. The deal is expected to be priced on Wednesday.

The most recent loan refinancings for Turkish banks Garanti and QNB Finansbank were seen trading at a higher level than previous newly issued Turkish bank loans, showing how concerns for the weakening lira has driven up pricing.

New lenders have signed a $300m refinancing for Gas Authority of India (GAIL), which was launched into general syndication in October.

Saudi Arabia’s International Co for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power) is lining up the first corporate bond from the country since the sovereign’s $17.5bn debt sale in October. But ACWA’s “complicated” bond has left some investors perplexed and planning to sit out the trade. However, the bookrunners say there are decent anchor orders to support the book nonetheless, writes Virginia Furness.

Turkey’s QNB Finansbank and Garanti plan to sign their second yearly loan refinancings this week, according to bankers, marking the end of a tumultuous year for Turkish bank loans.

Saudi Arabia's International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power) is lining up the first corporate bond from the country since the sovereign’s $17.5bn debt sale in October. The issuer has a tricky market calendar to navigate but plans to print the $1bn deal before year end, and is expected to offer a pick-up over the sovereign.

The Schuldschein market is finishing its busiest year ever with the foot on the gas, with more than 20 deals in the market at once. Investor demand is not expected to dip as a result of the scrum, but some deals may not see brimming levels of oversubscription, according to bankers.

Therma Power, part of Philippine company Aboitiz Power Corp, is accessing the offshore loan market for a $650m unsecured financing.