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CASE STUDY: CAF boosts capital with Eurobond at critical time for LatAm DFIs
The Latin American Development Bank has issued its largest bond this year, a US$1.25bn note, which will be used to finance regional projects across the continent. The bank, which is made up of 17 Latin American and Caribbean nations as well as Spain, Portugal and 14 private banks, plays an important role in the development of the region, particularly through the funding of infrastructure projects.
17 May 2016
CASE STUDY: Bank Muscat Eurobond first of its kind since 2013
Bank Muscat seized a window of opportunity in the markets and was able to issue a Eurobond that proved to be hugely popular amongst investors. The senior unsecured issuance is also the first of its kind from an Omani bank since 2013 and marked a return to the bond markets from GCC entities.
17 May 2016
South African market volatility to intensify in coming weeks
The rand opened weaker on Monday and stayed relatively depressed Tuesday as market uncertainty increased following reports over the weekend that South Africa’s Finance Minister would be arrested. Analysts say the volatility is likely to intensify in the weeks to come.
17 May 2016
Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Pipeline
Most African economies look set to have a tough year ahead but one thing seems to remain consistent, whether in North, East, West or Central and Sub Saharan Africa: the thirst for infrastructure investment. According to the World Bank, Africa’s infrastructure deficit is estimated at US$38bn of investment per year and a further US$37bn per year in operations and maintenance. The total required…
16 May 2016
Basel III: Risk, Liquidity, and Capital in the Middle East
With liquidity rapidly tightening and Basel III slowly coming into effect both formally and informally across the GCC, banks in the region are undergoing a significant transformation as they adjust to the capital adequacy, liquidity and risk management techniques outlined in the framework. But questions are being raised about whether the new capital rules will put the brakes on UAE banks’ rapid…
16 May 2016
The return to normalcy in Brazil
The economic stress experienced since 2014, which continues to get worse each day, has generated anxiety among society for the country to return to normalcy. Business executives and consumers once again want to be able to plan for the future, leaving behind the scenario of default, bankruptcy and unemployment.
13 May 2016
Chile readying Basel III, banking, bond market reforms
Chile is readying a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the country’s banking system and creating a more liquid bond market, the country’s Minister of Finance Rodrigo Valdes told investors this week.
13 May 2016
Oil revenue drought prompts Middle Eastern borrowers to flood market
The large increase in international debt issuances from the Middle East is the result of pressured finances and tightening domestic liquidity. Despite the number of issuances, it is unlikely that smaller borrowers will be crowded out of the markets.
12 May 2016
Despite a positive outlook, investors to become increasingly picky on EM assets
Although the strong performance of emerging markets looks set to continue, the rally has slowed. Investors are now taking a longer view and are beginning to become much more careful about which investment opportunities they pick.
12 May 2016
The floodgates open on Argentine debt
A number of Argentine sub-sovereigns have lined up bond issuances in the wake of the country’s debut debt issuance. Corporates look set to follow suit, and with many having strong credit fundamentals, demand for their debt issuances could also be disproportionally high.
11 May 2016