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The European Financial Stability Facility looks set to again walk alone in the euro benchmark market for SSAs, after sending out requests for proposals on Wednesday.

Aviva is considering an extra tranche of subordinated debt even longer than the 30.5 year non-call 10.5 it has already hired banks to sell, while a Norwegian insurer has also mandated in euros.

Gazprom Marketing & Trading, the London-headquartered unit of Russian gas company Gazprom, is in the market for a $350m one year revolving credit facility.

Michelin, the French tyre maker, issued its first bond since 2012 on Tuesday. While the issuer drew good demand for seven and 12 year euro bonds, a proposed 30 year tranche failed to gain traction with investors.

Just one small covered bond emerged from newcomer Natixis Pfandbriefbank this week, while several others mandated for sub-benchmark deals.

Hong Kong listed Fosun International has allocated its latest borrowing among 22 lenders. Banks are eager to establish a relationship with Fosun, which is snapping up assets across continents. Their interest led the Chinese company to increase its loan to $800m from $500m.

Natixis has appointed Jean-Thomas Haller to head its Acquisition & Strategic Finance team in Australia. Haller, who has been with the French lender since 2002, will shift his base to Sydney from Paris for the new role.

French media group Lagardère has refinanced a €1.25bn credit facility and replaced one of its relationship banks.

Ghana National Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has entered the early bird senior phase of its annual loan, according to bankers involved in the deal.

Hong Kong listed Fosun International has allocated its latest borrowing among 22 lenders. Banks are eager to establish a relationship with Fosun, which is snapping up assets across continents. Their interest led the Chinese company to increase its loan to $800m from $500m.

Halkbank - ArcelorMittal - Yapi Kredi - Xella - Nordic Cinema

Nordic Cinema Group, a cinemas operator, is preparing to launch around €350m of acquisition loans in Swedish kronor and euros, to back its buyout by Bridgepoint.