Qiagen refinances 2021 convert with new $500m bond

Qiagen, the Dutch diagnostics company, has launched the sale of a new convertible bond to refinance the unwinding of an older bond, set to mature in 2021.

Montenegro takes advantage of credit conditions, as EM sees 'no point in waiting'

Southeastern Europe's Montenegro sold a euro bond on Wednesday which bankers say, especially because of its timing, is simply another sign of emerging market issuers being enticed by the strong credit conditions on offer.

Europe
Private equity outperforms equities over long-term, study claims

Private equity outperforms equities over long-term, study claims

European buyouts delivered an IRR of 15%, beating MSCI Europe index return of 5.84%

Appointments
LBBW beefs up Asian presence

LBBW beefs up Asian presence

LBBW has hired Buck Khim Sim to join it primary markets team as part of its strategy to build up its presence in Asia.

Appointments
LBBW beefs up Asian presence

LBBW beefs up Asian presence

LBBW has hired Buck Khim Sim to join it primary markets team as part of its strategy to build up its presence in Asia.

Software and Hi-Tech
People news in brief: December 10, 2020

People news in brief: December 10, 2020

Lamberg heads to Taipei – Credit Suisse builds up China team – JPM hires from UBS

Software and Hi-Tech
People news in brief: December 10, 2020

People news in brief: December 10, 2020

Lamberg heads to Taipei – Credit Suisse builds up China team – JPM hires from UBS

Software and Hi-Tech
France looks to long end for hefty funding programme

France looks to long end for hefty funding programme

France has lined up its 2021 funding programme, looking to sell some long end syndications and to return to the green bond market for its sophomore outing in the format.

Angel / Venture
Insights from the BVCA summit: PE open for business

Insights from the BVCA summit: PE open for business

Market participants gathered virtually to discuss trends in the private markets space for the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) summit on 7-8 October 2020.

Politics
GlobalCapital China Awards 2020 open for submissions

GlobalCapital China Awards 2020 open for submissions

GlobalCapital China is pleased to invite you to participate in our 2020 annual awards.

Australia
UOB turns to Aussie dollars for latest bond

UOB turns to Aussie dollars for latest bond

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank issue a A$500m ($362.2m) bond in Australia on Friday, as a lack of financial paper in the market drove investor demand.

Public
The week in review: Beijing vows to reduce financial crime, Shenzhen eyes more foreign capital, StanChart applies for securities licence

The week in review: Beijing vows to reduce financial crime, Shenzhen eyes more foreign capital, StanChart applies for securities licence

In this round-up, China wants to improve the quality of domestic listed firms to cut down financial crime, Shenzhen opens the door for increased foreign inflows for the next five years, and Standard Chartered applies

Fintech and Finance
SEWA woos banks for $250m loan

SEWA woos banks for $250m loan

Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), a state-owned firm in the United Arab Emirates, is making a rare appearance in the Asian syndicated loan market with a $250m borrowing.

Fintech and Finance
Guangdong issues special bonds to recapitalise small banks, paves way for Chinese local govts

Guangdong issues special bonds to recapitalise small banks, paves way for Chinese local govts

The Guangdong provincial government sold Rmb10bn ($1.5bn) of special purpose bonds this week, creating a new form of support for small and medium-sized banks. The proceeds will provide a crucial source of funding for the

Appointments
Sophie Bigeard joins Quaero Capital as head of multi-asset strategies for France

Sophie Bigeard joins Quaero Capital as head of multi-asset strategies for France

Opalesque Industry Update - Geneva-based specialist asset manager Quaero Capital has recruited Sophie Bigeard as Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for its French subsidiary Quaero Capital (France) SAS. She will be in charge of developing and

Buyout
Värde Partners continues succession moves by naming new president, deputy CEO

Värde Partners continues succession moves by naming new president, deputy CEO

Credit and distressed investment specialist Värde Partners has unveiled the latest step in its succession plan by naming Jon Fox as president and Andy Lenk as deputy CEO.

Politics
Permira-backed Allegro lists with market cap of €9.8bn

Permira-backed Allegro lists with market cap of €9.8bn

Permira-backed e-commerce company Allegro has listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of PLN 44bn (€9.8bn).

AE Industrial Partners
Storied aircraft engineering business Seanair gets AE Industrial Partners, Broadtree Partners backing

Storied aircraft engineering business Seanair gets AE Industrial Partners, Broadtree Partners backing

North Carolina private equity house Broadtree Partners has bought aerospace parts engineer Seanair Machine Co.

Fintech and Finance
Mediterra acquires majority stake in Turkish fintech PayCore

Mediterra acquires majority stake in Turkish fintech PayCore

Turkish private equity firm Mediterra Capital has signed an agreement to buy a majority stake in the Istanbul-based payment software provider Paycore.

Manufacturing and Industrial
Investindustrial-backed Benvic completes €117.5m refinancing

Investindustrial-backed Benvic completes €117.5m refinancing

Investindustrial portfolio company Benvic has completed a €117.5m refinancing.

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