The sale of British Energy, once part-nationalised as it was considered too important to fail, should pay dividends for the British government. NM Rothschild, the team which advised on the deal, explains how it pulled off such a coup. Writer Edward Russell-Walling.

Barclays Capital’s rare £250m value in-force deal for Aegon Scottish Equitable proved there is a growing appetite for securitisations among insurers. Writer Edward Russell-Walling.

A conservative funding structure has helped the Swiss bank retain a strong capital base, while an integrated business model has given it more flexibility. This has enabled it to produce its largest-ever single debt issue. Writer Edward Russell-Walling.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s audacious €9bn purchase of Banca Antonveneta last November required some serious work to raise the necessary financing. Edward Russell-Walling reports on how the group’s efforts ended up breaking the Italian record for capital raised.

A successful issue by the International Finance Corporation proves the rand can still attract interest. Edward Russell-Walling reports.

Millennium BCP exceeded expectations with a $1.3bn rights issue in April despite a cooling market and tough regulation, writes Edward Russell-Walling.

Deutsche Bank has proven that if the structure is right, large-scale privatisations and emerging markets are still attractive. The emerging markets ECM team that drove through Türk Telecom’s deal in Turkey’s first IPO of the year talks to Edward Russell-Walling.

A sure sign that Africa is entering a new phase of growth and development is the rapid advancement and increasing sophistication of its capital markets. 

Deals that succeed in spite of dreadful market conditions are always most satisfying. Credit Suisse was one of two banks to help the Republic of Lebanon through a new issue and bond exchange at the trickiest of times. Edward Russell-Walling talks to the team.

A desire for liquidity drove Wolters Kluwer to issue a 10-year bond last month in an otherwise barren market. It was lapped up by investors.