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  • Axis Bank’s presence in the top group of a recent loan for Oman’s Bank Sohar has once again put the focus on Indian lenders’ efforts to expand their overseas balance sheets. Banks from the south Asian country see FIG deals as a safe gateway to business in unfamiliar geographies — and are keen to step up their game. Shruti Chaturvedi reports.
  • Investment grade loans bankers are licking their lips as a spate of big UK M&A transactions gathered pace this week, with lenders confident that the market will be able to provide financing almost no matter what the terms.
  • Germany’s HeidelbergCement (Baa3/BBB-/BBB-) has signed a new €3bn-equivalent multicurrency revolver, with the company refinancing debt early to lock in better terms.
  • The UK building and services company had borrowed Schuldschein loans, which are unlikely to be paid in full — and the Schuldschein market couldn’t care less.
  • Investment grade loans bankers are trying to hold firm over what they claim is an attempt by borrowers to aggressively loosen deal terms, as the market prepares for a spate of M&A activity.
  • A $300m debut international loan for Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology has entered primary syndication, after two lenders joined in the senior phase.