Natixis

Hebei-based steelmaker HBIS Group raised $300m from a bond this week ahead of an April maturity. It hit the market when investor confidence was shaken by recent and upcoming defaults from China.

Groupe BPCE benefited from a bookbuilding process that was shorter than usual on a visit to the Samurai bond market this week, raising about $670m equivalent of preferred and non-preferred senior debt.

Mediobanca was looking to sell its second six year senior bond of 2019 on Monday, revealing its preference for deals in the belly of the maturity curve.

Groupe BPCE and BNP Paribas issued green bonds this week, attracting strong levels of demand for such a late stage in the year.

Merlin Properties, the Spanish real estate investment trust, launched on Wednesday a €500m no-grow 15 year benchmark bond, rated Baa2/BBB, with a positive outlook from S&P Global.

Islamic Development Bank took €1bn out of the euro market on Wednesday, as it made its green sukuk debut with investors.

Electricité de France attracted huge demand for a €500m hybrid capital bond issue on Tuesday, as the continued grinding tighter of corporate bond spreads meant subordinated bonds enjoyed solid demand from investors.

BPCE appealed to a wide range of investors by adding a green element to its preferred senior bond on Tuesday. The trade was met with hefty orders, even though investors are showing signs of winding down for the year.

Arkema, the French speciality chemicals and advanced materials company, launched a €500m no-grow benchmark bond on Monday, which it managed to price in line with its outstanding debt.

Switzerland’s Mercuria has signed a $1.9bn revolving credit facility through its US arm, with the commodity trading company scaling back lender commitments.

The Kingdom of Morocco moved from roadshow to deal execution on Thursday with a 12 year bond that looked set for tight pricing.

France’s SNCF has signed a €3.5bn sustainability-linked loan, with the state-owned railway company only able to use the facility from the start of next year after the country’s reform bill is enacted.