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State Bank of India has picked banks for a fresh $500m fundraising that is expected to launch into syndication in the next couple of weeks.

State Bank of India is back in the loan market for a fresh $500m fundraising that is expected to launch into syndication in the next couple of weeks.

Standard Bank is in the market for two loans, a $750m deal for Standard Bank of South Africa and a deal for its Kenyan subsidiary, Stanbic Kenya, according to bankers.

Lloyds Banking Group was the only FIG issuer to brave the senior unsecured dollar market this week as Wall Street’s biggest banks postponed their traditional post-earnings dash and issuance stalled at a seven-year low.

Lloyds, Dexia Crédit Local and Wells Fargo have all sought dollar funding this week, turning away from a bare European market to take advantage of a brighter tone in the US after bank results.

The dollar has been left as the only accessible currency for European banks looking to print benchmark debt so far this week, as even covered bonds succumb to a global market rout.

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Kuwait’s Burgan Bank is wrapping up a year of busy financing activity from Middle Eastern banks. It completed a $350m loan on Wednesday, increased from $300m.

Qatar's Doha Bank signed a $575m two year loan on Thursday, increasing the deal from the launch size of $500m.

Goodyear Dunlop Tires, the US tyre maker, issued €250m of eight year senior notes on Wednesday. The notes are rated Ba1/BB, with a coupon of 3.750% and non-call protection of three years.

Goodyear Dunlop Tires, the US tyre manufacturer, is issuing €250m of eight year senior unsecured notes. A roadshow is scheduled for Wednesday in London.

A trio of Wall Street’s biggest banks led a dash for dollars this week as a positive market backdrop drew a flood of issuance ahead of the year-end slowdown.