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Meanwhile, Gulf borrowers head private as Iran war volatility keeps public flow thin
◆ Gulf issuers turn to private markets ◆ Public sector and corporate borrowers to bring forward plans ◆ Banks re-enter covered and unsecured funding markets
Easter holidays and Middle East volatility subdued regular private placement activity though Gulf states step up private funding
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A strong Swedish market led the City of Stockholm to place its first private trade of the year on Monday. The Skr2.5bn ($268.4m) note was its largest non-syndicated issue since 2012. -
It was all going so well, until it wasn’t. After a strong run for Turkish borrowers in the capital markets, news of tumbling central bank reserves sparked an investor exodus and hasty action aimed at supposed short sellers in the foreign exchange market this week. While some emerging markets old hands expect things to blow over after the country’s local elections on Sunday, any surprises there could become catalysts for a deeper crisis.
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A trio sovereigns went to the MTN market over the past week, including Italy, which issued a yen bond for the first time since 2009. The deal, led by Nomura, was also its first issue in a foreign currency since 2010.
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As the first quarter of 2019 comes to a close, the International Finance Corporation is taking stock, to inspect its funding needs. It is well-funded, and looking to only print on the private market to meet its targets.
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Ireland is eyeing a benchmark linker after a successful private placement on Tuesday.
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Italy has issued a yen bond for the first time since 2009. The deal, led by Nomura, is also its first issue in a foreign currency since 2010.
