New issue premiums have risen in the European corporate market

IG corporate investors have preferred bonds with higher ratings since tariff chaos began

Turkish banks signs $750m-equivalent deal with one, two and three year maturities

Debut deal had club-style execution amid volatile markets and sector headwinds

There are growing signs of a global reluctance to embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, with talk of greenhushing emerging in many pockets of the bond market. Yet, Japan’s top regulatory bodies and issuers are eager to embrace ESG and, in particular, to continue growing their transition bond market, seeing its potential for ushering in change and reaching net-zero commitments.

Japan’s sovereign, supranational and agency borrowers are among the most well regarded and highly rated in the international debt markets. Yet they are not immune to the volatility caused by the new US administration under president Donald Trump or the pressure from contrasting monetary policies implemented by different central banks. Timing deals well, being nimble and having diverse sources of funding are all expected to be critical in the year ahead.

Italgas shareholders approve €1bn rights issue

◆ Quick into market after Trump pauses tariffs ◆ Lands close to fair value ◆ Defensive tactics in bookbuilding

Bank asserts ‘commitment to sustainability’

◆ Bankers say deal was postponed ◆ Book covers size four times ◆ 'Safety first' in current environment

Respected expert’s job cut while on maternity leave

Some borrowers think the risks outweigh the benefits

Treasury secretary’s speech called for big changes which other countries may not support

German and Greek listings set to be first since US tariffs announced

The country's first election since a military coup has passed peacefully

Treasury secretary Bessent says US wants to stay in but reform international financial institutions

Power purchase agreements and related revenue will back novel warehouse deal

Markets may not be shut for too long, and African sovereigns have managed debt well

Being ‘flexible and fast’ proves key for public sector issuers amid uncertain market backdrop

Direct lenders take the initiative as banks step back

Protections for special servicers challenged

DocMorris announces Sfr200m rights issue expected in May

Stock drops 17% in highly volatile market

Deal follows steep share price fall