A cross-bank effort demonstrated the clear potential for bond tokenisation to make a big impact in project finance and other types of bond issuance, including for smaller issuers who may struggle to access the markets. 

The bank’s global head of DCM believes the markets are becoming more resilient but being able to act quickly on positive issuance windows remains paramount. 

The team, which has performed well despite the backdrop, puts its success down to having difficult conversations with clients about the realities of the current markets. Edward Russell-Walling reports.

The bank continues its long heritage of delivering innovative equity derivative-related products and those for sustainable finance.

In contrast to the US and Europe, where IPO volumes have slumped, the Middle East is enjoying a bumper period, with HSBC playing a key role.

Credit Suisse was sole structurer on the Wildlife Conservation Bond, which will support black rhino conservation efforts. 

The Latin American republic, assisted by Société Générale, recently issued the world’s first sustainability-linked bond, and has taken an active stance on green issues for several years.

Private equity firm Inflexion takes a ‘partnership’ approach to M&A, achieving strong outcomes for itself and portfolio companies.

The bank has played a leading role in cementing some of the most significant cross-border mergers and acquisitions of the last year. 

As Asian SPAC markets develop a life of their own, Citi is in a prime position to continue supporting both the capital raising and de-SPAC stages.