A seven-year deal from Sydney Airport re-opened Australia’s corporate bond market on 16 April, launching and pricing intraday after strong support from domestic accounts gave confidence to the borrower, deal sources say. There is also growing optimism that the pipeline of deals currently on hold should see some movement, though the holiday and data calendar poses challenges.

KangaNews is pleased to reveal its Market People of the Year for 2024, which were announced at the KangaNews Gala Dinner in Sydney on 3 April. These are the individuals who voters in the KangaNews Awards 2024 said went above and beyond to contribute to the development of the Australian and New Zealand debt markets. There are no restrictions on the firms, role or seniority of winners – voters were simply asked to consider who contributed most to the market in either or both 2024 specifically or across the span of a career.