Investor Demand: Geopolitical risk an evolving threat, but not discouraging risk taking
Geopolitical risk is top of mind for institutional investors, with close to 50% saying that there are too many in play for them to...
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...
Insights & Analysis: Market participants must prepare for the unexpected, ESAs say
Despite a broadly positive environment, ongoing geopolitical developments and economic uncertainties mean that financial market participants should be more vigilant than ever, according 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...
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...
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...
Investor Demand: Long-term fixed income allocations rise as risk appetite remains neutral
State Street Holdings Indicators have shown that long-term investor allocations to fixed income rose 43bps to 27.9%, by extension meaning cash holdings dropped 80bps...
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...
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...
