Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group

National Bank of Abu Dhabi signed a $2bn three year loan on Tuesday, cementing the bank group for its $175bn merger with First Gulf Bank, though some key European banks turned down a role on the deal.

Having issued twice in the Eurobond markets last month, Russia's Gazprom has turned its attentions to the loan market with an €800m four year deal.

A A$484.2m ($361.5m) five year facility to support Philippine company Universal Robina Corp’s acquisition of Snack Brands Australia has been allocated, with 17 new lenders coming in.

Indian Oil Corp, which sent out a request for proposals at the beginning of November for a five year borrowing to refinance a $300m bridge loan, has mandated one bank for the deal.

Citic Resources Holdings signed a $310m three year self-arranged term loan on Thursday, with five banks joining the trade.

An A$500m ($380m) five year facility to support Philippine company Universal Robina Corp’s (URC) acquisition of Snack Brands Australia has attracted commitments from about 15 banks.

New lenders have signed a $300m refinancing for Gas Authority of India (GAIL), which was launched into general syndication in October.

A HK$2.8bn ($361m) loan to back private equity firm Permira's leveraged buyout of Hong Kong-based Tricor Holdings has been launched into general syndication.

Bank Muscat is preparing to refinance a $600m loan maturing in April next year and will likely aim to raise the same amount with its new facility, said one banker.

Indian Oil Corp, is looking to refinance a $300m bridge loan, having picked Citi and DBS to supply it three months ago for an acquisition.

Indomobil Finance Indonesia has returned to the syndicated loan market for a $100m borrowing after a break of nearly one and a half years.

Several loans from Omani credits are being tipped to be launched this year, but, after several large deals, some bankers have concerns that lending appetite is waning.