SEC report highlights dealer threat to buy-side allocations in primary markets
US market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reported buy-side firms feel pressured not to publicly speak out about the challenges of...
‘Today’s inefficient is yesterday’s efficient’: Innovation in corporate bond issuance
While nearly half (47%) of corporate bond investors feel that technology has made the new issue process more efficient, the mechanics of distributing newly...
BNP Paribas issues first Eurozone sovereign digital bond
BNP Paribas has arranged and placed the first sovereign digital bond issuance for Eurozone and EMEA in the Republic of Slovenia.
The digital securities coupon...
Mandatory central clearing: More resilient treasury market expected
Mandatory central clearing is expected to make the market safer and more resilient. But there is a catch. The new regulations – set to...
Origination: Nasdaq Dubai lists US$400m bonds from Agricultural Bank of China
Nasdaq Dubai has listed US$400 million worth of Floating Rate Notes by the Agricultural Bank of China (DIFC Branch).
This marks the bank’s second bond...
The Book: Clearwater Analytics releases commercial paper issuance tool
Clearwater Analytics has released a commercial paper (CP) issuance tool, aiming to improve firms’ efficiency by providing a real-time view of issuances.
With the goal...
Global equity volatility insights
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Rules & Ratings: Rating agencies hit with US$49 million in SEC fines
The SEC has charged six nationally recognised statistical rating organisations (NRSROs) with failures to maintain and preserve electronic communications. In total, more than US$49...
Origination: Estithmar Holding issues QAR 500 million Sukuk
Estithmar Holding has issued a QAR 500 million Sukuk, the first corporate Sukuk denominated in Qatari Riyal. This issuance is the inaugural tranche of...
The Book: Expectations for common European debt issuance
A report by Mario Draghi, former European Central Bank president, looking at paths forward to improve the European Union’s competitiveness, has found a solid...