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Exceedingly good conditions enticed Colombia to the bond markets on Wednesday for an earlier than usual second dollar issue of the year that came with a single digit new issue premium. -
Göran Robertsson took over management of the debt management department of the Riksgälden, Sweden’s national debt office, on Tuesday.
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Iraq had revised pricing to 7% area for its long awaited dollar bond on Wednesday after the low-7% starting point prompted debate among deal watchers.
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Not only is Iraq expected to have the sole attention of the market when it opens books for its new bond on Wednesday, but it will offer investors a rare chance to lock in government debt at a decent yield in a market more barren than the Atacama Desert. In short, bankers are expecting a blowout.
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Republic of Congo looked dangerously close to default on Monday morning with the bonds holding around a cash price of 70 as investors, who are waiting for a $21m interest and principal payment, await an update from the sovereign. The 30 day grace period for repayment expired on Sunday.
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The GC BondMarker voters have delivered their verdict on last week's benchmarks. Voters evaluated a dual tranche from the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and dollar trades from the Province of Alberta, Sweden and Land NRW.
