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International Finance Corp’s drive to introduce development finance to the CLO market is advancing. Its second deal of $509m had more investors, more tranches and better pricing, supporting its rapid growth
Divisions deepen over multilateral development banks’ climate commitments
Deal rules and slow primary market make ramping up deals difficult
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Bank of America Merrill Lynch has promoted a new head of global capital markets from its leveraged finance division.
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Yingda International Leasing has made a successful debut in the dollar syndicated loan market, with more than $400m worth of commitments pouring in for its $200m facility.
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Oil products storage and distribution firm Puma Energy has invited banks to attend a presentation in late March. The company last tapped syndicated loans for a $1.25bn triple trancher in May 2015.
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A recent succession of frontier market sovereign loans have given banks an opportunity to build relationships with these countries. Outwardly, some lenders may find it hard to stomach Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka risk. But a more nuanced view is needed. Getting in early will allow banks to be part of their development story.
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Allocations for a $200m borrowing by Indian company UPL show six lenders joined the two mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners during general syndication.
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Two UK funds have acquired a stake in one of the largest onshore wind farms in the country, Clyde Wind Farm. There is a healthy pipeline of utilities M&A according to one investor, which would be a boost for infrastructure loans.
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