Credit Suisse surprises on capital, DoJ forces loss
Credit Suisse finished 2016 with a Sfr2.4bn ($2.39bn) annual loss but investors found reasons for optimism in the bank’s strong capital position and revenue growth in investment banking and capital...
View ArticleBondmarker results — including Belgium’s dual tranche and EIB’s dollar three...
The scores have been collated. See how market participants rated Belgium’s €6bnn dual tranche, EFSF’s €1.5bn 26 year, Finland’s €4.5bn note and the two dollar deals from BNG and EIB.
View ArticleUBS trims senior investment banking ranks
UBS Investment Bank has cut senior figures from its corporate finance business with Will Barter, the co-head of its UK investment banking division, leaving the firm.
View ArticleCabei pouches Kangaroo tap in second Australia trip
Central American development bank Cabei re-opened its Australian dollar bonds for a further A$65m ($50m) on Thursday in its second outing in the Kangaroo market.
View ArticleSending a message: Pemex breaks euro record as EM diversifies
Mexican oil giant Pemex and north African sovereign Tunisia both used the euro market for diversification plays this week, though the differing receptions each received highlighted the difficulties...
View ArticleBelize gives bondholders more time, same deal
The Government of Belize has again extended the deadline for a consent solicitation aimed at easing its debt payment burden, but is yet to improve its offer to bondholders.
View ArticleLatAm quieter but Argentines march on
Latin American new issue markets are in for a quiet period, said DCM bankers, though Argentina continues to throw up new borrowers.
View ArticleDerivs accounting unfit for purpose
The skies look dark as you head off for a walk on the beach, so you buy an umbrella. If it turns out sunny, you’ll get a few smirks from people you meet. But you’re unlikely to be abused as an idiot.
View ArticleA rightful vote of confidence
Mexican issuers have earned the confidence of investors through years of astute market relations.
View ArticleBBVA sells opportunistic $587m China Citic Bank block
BBVA sold down part of its holdings in China Citic Bank Corp for HK$4.6bn ($587.2m) on Wednesday, taking advantage of an unexpected rally in Chinese banking stocks.
View ArticleXinhu Zhongbao woos investors for maiden outing
Chinese real estate developer Xinhu Zhongbao Co is looking for a window for its inaugural international outing, with a roadshow set to take place next week.
View ArticleIndustry calls for better treatment on green collateral
Loans backed by energy efficient buildings could be less risky than conventional mortgages, and should receive better regulatory treatment, according to participants at the European Mortgage...
View ArticleGlobalCapital Americas Derivatives Awards 2017: the nominees
GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the shortlist of nominees for its Americas Derivatives Awards 2017, which this year includes new categories.
View ArticleFunding scorecard: European sovereigns
Find out how far European sovereigns have progressed with their funding plans at the halfway point of the first quarter of 2017.
View ArticleNew megaloan likely as Kraft Heinz hunts Unilever
The syndicated loan market may again be asked to underwrite a potentially record-breaking takeover loan, as Kraft Heinz has begun a pursuit of Unilever, including a large cash offer.
View ArticleEuronext hires new Portugal head
Euronext has appointed Paolo Rodrigues da Silva as the new head of its Lisbon office.
View ArticleCBOE and BATS expect merger completion this month
The Chicago Board Options Exchange purchase of Bats Global Markets is expected to complete on February 28.
View ArticleUK set for final syndication of year
The UK is set to bring its final syndication of its 2016/17 financial year this week, following on from a strong week for public sector trades in the currency.
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