March 15 (Reuters) - Global debt markets were struck by a
huge spike in volatility on Tuesday as fears of a nuclear
catastrophe in Japan sent credit spreads sharply wider and drew
mixed reactions from borrowers who are in the market with new
deals. [ID:nLDE72E1W8]
Short-term fundraising plans for some international
borrowers are now likely to be disrupted as the standstill that
began in Japan's domestic bond market begins to ripple through
international debt capital markets.
ASIAN DEALS
JAPAN
Swedish Housing Finance Corp (SBAB)
Confirmation that the A1/A+ rated issuer's first Samurai
since 1999 has been pulled is expected on Wednesday.
The transaction, managed by Nikko Cordial, Citigroup and
Mizuho had been slated to price on Friday. [ID:nIFR9vWR4v]
Many newcomers to equity investment are nervous about investing in individual firms – and with good reason.
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