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NBAD, FGB will merge to create regional mega-lender
The announcement of a merger between NBAD and FGB in the UAE to create an even larger regional player could have a significant negative impact on the lending operations of smaller players in the country, which already lend to lower rated borrowers.
6 Jul 2016
CASE STUDY: Acleda Bank secures loan to support women-owned SMEs
Acleda Bank, the largest lender in Cambodia, has received a loan from the IFC amongst other lenders for the development of women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
6 Jul 2016
Eldorado: Another fish hooked in Brazil
The ongoing corruption scandal in Brazil has put off investors, with yet another company falling foul of the authorities. Corruption scandals alone are not likely to put off investors, and recent events could signal a turning point in the ‘car wash’ scandal, which would only aid investment.
5 Jul 2016
BRIC And Mortar: Recent Challenges Aside, Opportunities Abound
Emerging Markets (EM) equities continue to be an exciting area of opportunity in 2016, even though performance overall has been challenging over the past 5 years. The long-term case for EM equities, which is broadly similar to that of EM debt, remains intact and, if anything, is now stronger given the relatively attractive valuations seen in EM equity markets.
5 Jul 2016
Could lower rates spell higher EM bond issuance?
Slow global growth, combined with uncertainty partially caused by Brexit has increased the likelihood of central banks across emerging and developed markets loosening monetary policy. The move could lead to a spate of bond issuances from the EM sphere in some cases.
4 Jul 2016
Brazil: Caution Over The Signs
The confidence indexes of executives in various economic sectors as well as of consumers have stopped sinking and started to show signs of recovery. Since these indexes are leading indicators of the future behavior of the economy (reversals in the pattern of confidence indexes precedes reversals of the activity indicators), there are reasons for a feeling of relief. But a certain dose of caution…
4 Jul 2016
Fighting for pricing in Africa
Kenya is planning a new Eurobond issuance, which although unlikely to price better than the country’s last offering, is expected to not be far off. The country is still able to attract investors to its local currency debts, especially as another relatively strong performer in the region on the foreign debt side, Nigeria, has experienced significant volatility in its currency.
1 Jul 2016
As Argentine pipeline swells to nearly US$4bn, investors question value
Following a spate of sovereign, quasi-sovereign and corporate issuances, Argentine entities continue queuing up to tap the market, with the pipeline now swelling to nearly US$4bn. Though there are few signs asset managers are getting “full” on the country’s debt, some are beginning to question whether the sovereign’s credit rating is holding many of its corporates back.
1 Jul 2016
In The Know: A View From The MENA Fixed Income Markets
Anita Yadav is Head of Fixed Income Research at Emirates NBD. She has over 14 years of experience in fixed income research and sales, spread across Australia, India, Asia and Middle East. In her current role, she focusses on global fixed income markets with a particular emphasis on the GCC region, covering conventional bonds as well as sukuk products.
1 Jul 2016
CASE STUDY: Turkey’s first Basel-III compliant Tier II sukuk
Albaraka Turk saw strong demand from the MENA region for its US$250mn Basel III-compliant Tier II sukuk, the first seen from Turkey, against a backdrop of emerging market turmoil and political volatility.
1 Jul 2016