Australian dollars a good fit for MHCUK’s growth ambitions
Following its debut in the Kangaroo market, Mitsubishi HC Capital UK spoke to KangaNews about its plans for Australian dollar issuance as it seeks global growth. The scale of Australian dollar benchmarks and competitive pricing sent the issuer home with an outcome it hopes to build on with further future issuance.
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IFC’s late-year activity hints at 2024 prospects for Kangaroo and Kauri markets
While deal flow has slowed into year-end, a brace of benchmark transactions from International Finance Corporation in the Kangaroo and Kauri markets suggests the new year could be set for a fast start. In particular, after a tough year the Kauri market shows signs of promise now there is more clarity on how supranational issuers will be treated in the local regulatory regime for bank liquid assets.
KangaNews Awards 2023: institution and deal winners announced
KangaNews is proud to announce the winners of the institutional and deal categories in the KangaNews Awards 2023. At the end of another busy year in the Australian and New Zealand capital markets, KangaNews received votes from hundreds of market participants keen to recognise the achievements of 2023's most outstanding performers.
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AOFM and Treasury publish Australia’s green-bond framework
The Australian Office of Financial Management and federal Treasury released the Australian government’s green-bond framework on 5 December – an important step toward the target of issuing Australia’s first sovereign green bond by mid-2024. The framework includes a tight eligibility window and thus a focus on new initiatives.
Coles trade hints at stocked-up market in 2024
Coles Treasury Group’s latest domestic deal hints at the potential of the Australian dollar market at the back end of what has turned into a solid but unspectacular year for corporate issuance. Coles bagged a jumbo book including ample long-end demand and its lead managers say other corporates are seriously considering the domestic market for issuance in the next post-reporting window.