Switzerland

The Swiss Futures & Options Association (SFOA) has changed its name to reflect changing membership, becoming the International Commodities and Derivatives Association (ICDA).

Swiss franc investors made the most of a rare opportunity to buy Austrian sub-sovereign paper on Thursday when Land Niederoesterreich (Lower Austria) tapped its April 2021 and September 2023 bonds.

One of Credit Suisse's most senior leveraged finance bankers is heading back to Switzerland to join the management team of the group's Swiss entity, as it prepares for a partial IPO in the next two years.

Heathrow, London’s largest airport, printed its second Swiss franc bond on Monday, surprising bankers away from the deal with its timing.

FMS Wertmanagement has launched two separate tender offers on the Irish Stock Exchange for euro, Swiss franc, US and Canadian dollar denominated covered bonds issued by Depfa Bank and Depfa Pfandbrief Bank SA.

Macquarie Bank printed an eight year Swiss franc bond this week, mimicking an earlier effort from compatriot National Australia Bank.

Nestlé brought a £100m tap to market on Tuesday, seizing the chance for an opportunistic trade that enlarged a bond issued in December.

Mondelez, the US food and beverage company, on Tuesday priced a dual tranche Swiss franc deal extending its run of Swiss deals to three and drawing praise for its blinding start in the currency.

Australian lender, Macquarie Bank printed an eight year Swiss franc bond on Monday, mimicking its compatriot National Australia Bank's effort a weak earlier.

Canton of Schwyz printed a seven year note with a negative yield on Monday, with what was its first Swiss franc bond since 2011.

Westpac New Zealand launched an eight year Swiss franc deal on Friday, making it the second international issuer in the market this week.

National Australia Bank (NAB) priced a seven year Swiss franc note this week, making it the first international issuer in the currency for 2016.