UBS
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Piraeus Bank is hoping to raise €600m of additional tier one capital as part of a set of actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet. This week’s announcement comes a few months after the Greek lender had to convert €2bn of government-held contingent convertibles into equity. -
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has had a stellar week, hosting two secondary listings worth about $6bn in total in quick succession. The latest out of the gate is Chinese video sharing and gaming platform Bilibili, which kicked off a potential $3bn float within hours of internet giant Baidu wrapping up its multi-billion-dollar deal. Jonathan Breen reports.
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Paragon Banking Group this week became the first UK lender to launch a subordinated bond in an ESG format. The bank was looking to replace its only outstanding tier two with a new green-labelled transaction.
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Singapore's Clifford Capital returned to the offshore bond market this week to raise $500m.
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Chinese video sharing and gaming platform Bilibili is set to launch its Hong Kong secondary offering this week, after winning listing approval from the city’s bourse.
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There has been no let up in the pace of euro issuance from banks this week, with BBVA and Hypo Noe diving into another full market on Tuesday following a busy but 'comfortable' session on Monday.
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Swiss Steel, the Swiss steel company formerly known as Schmolz + Bickenbach, has finished its Sfr247m at-market rights issue, following a rump placement on Monday night.
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Chinese company Fujian Yango Group Co raised $175m on Monday from a three year bond.
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Paragon Banking Group is looking to issue a new debt capital instrument in green format, while at the same time offering holders of its existing tier twos a chance to exchange their bonds for cash.
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Hong Kong is facing the possibility of a fifth Covid-19 wave in the city, with the latest virus bubble infiltrating the financial industry.
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Chinese internet giant Baidu has met with a rapid flood of early demand for its Hong Kong secondary offering, which is expected to raise around $3bn.
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