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Critics doubted the EU Green Bond Standard would catch on, but it is gaining new issuers and a following from investors
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Issuance across euros and dollars is set to rise
The sovereign rarely issues more than once a year on international markets
Recent Italy syndication prompts talk of change in how sovereigns manage syndicates
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  • After a slow start to the week, emerging market investors were offered a smorgasbord of options as borrowers from four continents and across the credit spectrum launched bonds in dollars and euros.
  • SSA
    It was shaping up to be a healthy week for euro issuance in the SSA market until a rumour about the European Central Bank planning to “taper off” its asset purchase programme ruined the vibe.
  • Italy joined the ultra-long borrower club on Tuesday, attracting more than €18.5bn of demand for its first ever 50 year syndication.
  • Bahrain looked set for a successful dollar market return as books built rapidly for its dual tranche bond following the release of initial price thoughts early Tuesday.
  • The Chinese Panda bond market is enjoying plenty of attention, having just passed the one year anniversary of its comeback in September 2015. However, while market participants expect the exuberance to continue, they have called for credit reforms to diversify the investor base.
  • Colombia’s dollar bonds slumped on Monday despite a rally in oil after the country shocked observers and pollsters by voting to reject a proposed peace accord between the government and Farc guerrillas.