Nomura’s natural resources, power and infrastructure EMEA team have worked on deals from the Philippines to France, involving airports, roads and power generation, and investors from equally diverse origins. UK water companies are a popular segment – and even Brexit has failed to dull the appetite, as Edward Russell-Walling reports.
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Barclays leads chemicals M&A renaissance
May 2, 2017In a busy chemicals M&A arena, Barclays' EMEA team has been making waves. Edward Russell-Walling looks at its work on the acquisition of the US's Airgas by France's Air Liquide, as well as compatriot Total's sale of Atotech.

Citi shows appetite for Egypt remains healthy
April 3, 2017Political unrest, high public debt and a drop in tourism have hit Egypt’s fortunes in recent years. But as a successful $4bn debt-raising deal has shown, investor appetite is recovering. Edward Russell-Walling spoke to the team from joint lead manager Citi.

SGCIB looks to fill the covered bonds gap
March 1, 2017No one in the covered bonds market had a busier start to 2017 than Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, seen as a leading liquidity provider. And while others are pulling out of the sector, SGCIB perceives this as a chance to increase its share of the market, as Edward Russell-Walling reports.

Panda bonds pay off for Standard Chartered
February 1, 2017Standard Chartered has cemented its place as one of the leading foreign banks in China's onshore bond market through a series of pioneering panda bonds in recent years. Edward Russell-Walling reports.

Huge Saudi issue rounds off record year for JPMorgan
January 2, 2017Saudi Arabia’s $17.5bn debut sovereign bond was the biggest ever emerging market deal and attracted wide interest in the light of its National Transformation Plan. Rating adviser and global co-ordinator JPMorgan was tasked with getting the story across, which was unique in many aspects, as Edward Russell-Walling explains.

Singapore Exchange broadens its horizons
December 1, 2016The Singapore Exchange is committed to becoming a multi-asset exchange. CEO Boon Chye Loh explains to Danielle Myles how that strategy is taking shape.

Deutsche Bank shows the way for P2P loans
December 1, 2016Peer-to-peer online platforms are assuming greater importance in securitising loans, and Deutsche Bank’s asset-backed security experts have been quick to see their potential in Europe. Edward Russell-Walling reports.

Barclays deal proves popularity of ‘peripheral’ Spain
November 1, 2016Spain’s structural reforms are paying off, with bonds from the non-core EU country – led by the Madrid region – attracting buyers from around Europe. Edward Russell-Walling reports on Barclays' involvement in the deals.

HSBC proves there is life after Brexit
October 3, 2016The UK's EU referendum result may have surprised a lot of people. But far from the doom and gloom that some predicted would follow such a vote, HSBC reports it has been busy as the debt capital markets return to normal. Edward Russell-Walling reports.