In a statement credit ratings agency Fitch said, if Russia were to repay the two U.S. dollar bond coupon maturing on Wednesday in roubles, it would amount to a sovereign default once the grace period expires. Western sanctions on Russia… Read More ›
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China’s property market will continue to decline in 2022: S&P
Already under pressure, China’s property market is faced increased headwinds in November following cash crunch among developers and faltering demand. Prices for new homes fell by 0.3% month-on-month in November marking the biggest decline since February 2015. In October, home… Read More ›
Evergrande prioritizing domestic creditors over foreign ones
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, China Evergrande’s offshore bondholders have yet to receive their due coupon payment by the close of Asia business on Wednesday, despite the cash strapped Chinese developer reaching a $1.5 billion debt… Read More ›
Saudi Aramco hires bankers ahead of multi-tranch U.S. dollar denominated bond issue
On Monday, oil giant Saudi Aramco stated, ahead of its launch of its U.S. dollar-denominated bond issuance, it has hired a group of banks, in a stock exchange filing. Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company is aiming to raise capital… Read More ›
EU’s securities and markets watchdog imposes $5.78M fine on Fitch
20% of Fitch subsidiaries in France, Britain, and Spain had been affected by the conflict of interest. On Thursday, the European Union’s markets watchdog, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has fined credit rating agency Fitch a record $5.78… Read More ›
Scope acquires Feri Eurorating
The acquisition will boost EU’s position in market dominated by 3 US Market rating agencies. In a strategic development, two rating agencies in Germany who have a combined market share of less than 3%, are merging so as to increase… Read More ›