Capital Markets
Opinion,
September 2014
BBB region possible for Scotland’s sovereign risk rating
If the vote for independence is successful, Scotland’s sovereign risk rating could be in the BBB lower investment grade region, according to Director of Sovereign Risk Analysis Jan Randolph of IHS.
News,
September 2014
QNB acquires an additional 11.0% stake in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading pan-African bank
QNB has announced the acquisition of an additional holding of 11.0% (2,047,877,260 ordinary shares) in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank). QNB Group’s total stake in Ecobank is now 23.5%.
News,
September 2014
World Bank and Nomura Announce Sale of new World Bank Bonds for Japanese Retail Investors to support Sustainable Development
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), and Nomura, Asia’s global investment bank, finalized the terms of secondary distribution of World Bank Bonds for Japanese retail (...)
Opinion,
September 2014
ECB Moves, Mild Eurozone Fiscal Easing to Follow
The European Central Bank’s unconventional monetary policy measures and rate cuts announced 4 September highlight the risks facing the eurozone economy, Fitch Ratings says.
News,
September 2014
AfDB prices NZD 100 million Kauri Bond due August 2019
African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa (Stable) / AAA (Stable) / AAA (Stable (Moody’s / Fitch / S&P), successfully priced a NZD 100 million 5-year Kauri benchmark due 27th August 2019 through TD Securities. The notes pay a coupon of 4.50% and marks the first Kauri (...)
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AfDB issues 1% US $1 Billion Global Benchmark due 2 November 2018