HSBC sees $1bn Gulf project bond in 6 monthsA $1 billion project bond from a Gulf borrower is likely to be issued in the next six months, an HSBC executive said on Sunday, adding Qatar's Barzan gas project was a 'likely candidate' for the sale. Jonathan Robinson, HSBC More… |
Low rates tempt Gulf bond issuers, but timing keyLow US interest rates and a need for dollar funding will encourage borrowers in the Gulf to defy volatile global markets and issue bonds after a summer lull, as investors eye decent returns for relatively low risk, said experts. Gulf bond More… |
Gulf bond issues 'signal debt market recovery'HSBC, which helped arrange two Gulf bond issues this week, said on Friday the issues were a sign debt markets in the Gulf Arab region are picking up again. The bank was one of the arrangers for Islamic Development Bank's (IDB) $850 mil More… |