In a landmark moment for Europe’s push towards climate focused financing, investors lapped up Germany first-ever green bond. Germany has raised 6.5 billion euros from the 10-year bond after investors queued up for over 33 billion euros. “With today’s issue… Read More ›
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Chinese regulators encouraging Asset Investment Companies to boost equity financing and debt to equity assets
In order to reduce leverage in the economy, Chinese regulators have allowed asset investment companies (AIC) to conduct asset management business to invest in debt-to-equity assets and boost equity financing in the country. Major state-owned banks including China Construction Bank… Read More ›
Have enough liquidity to sustain for next 12 months even without passengers: Heathrow Airport
In a statement, Europe’s busiest airport, London’s Heathrow Airport said, passenger numbers are expected to be down by nearly 97% in April; it went on to add, they are likely to remain weak until governments fighting the coronavirus outbreak deem… Read More ›
Most sectors of the U.S. energy industry staring at bankruptcy
Reeling under a load of debt and in a state of shock from the supply demand gap in what is probably the worst ever crisis to his the oil industry, U.S. shale producers, pipeline and refineries are scrambling to preserve… Read More ›
Disney enters into $5 billion credit agreement
In a statement, Walt Disney Co stated, it has entered into an unsecured credit agreement for $5 billion. The deal comes at a time when companies across industries are scrambling to bolster their liquidity to cope with the fallout of… Read More ›
Silver Lake Partners aims to raise $16 Billion for its 6th flagship buyout fund: Sources
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners aims to raise at least $16 billion from investors for its sixth flagship buyout fund despite prevailing uncertainties following the outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus, said sources familiar with the matter at hand. Investing… Read More ›
Rolls Royce ditches 2020 free cash flow targets due to Wuhan Coronavirus
According to a report from the Financial Times, Rolls-Royce is slated to abandon its targets on deliveries, profits, cash and dividend, as airlines around the world ground their planes in the wake of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. Rolls-Royce is also… Read More ›
Hong Kong considers tweaking tax framework to attract private equity
On Monday, Hong Kong’s finance secretary Paul Chan stated, the government is weighing its options for introducing a more “competitive” tax arrangement in order to attract private equity funds to the city. The development comes in the wake of China’s… Read More ›
China cuts seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 2.50% from 2.55% for first time since 2015
On Monday, in a move that further eases liquidity in China’s slowing economy, People’s Bank of China (PBOC) stated on its website that it was lowering the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 2.50% from 2.55%. This is the first easing… Read More ›
Thomas Cook holding advanced talks for $180.68 million additional cash injection
The move is aimed at increasing the liquidity during the 2019-2020 winter low cash period. On Monday, Thomas Cook Plc stated, it was holding advanced talks with noteholders for a $180.68 million (150 million) pound cash injection into the company…. Read More ›