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Mark Bamford, Barclays, on new issuance in the U.S. capital markets
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Mark Bamford, Barclays, on new issuance in the U.S. capital markets

Mark Bamford, head of global syndicate at Barclays Capital in New York, speaks with Euromoney's Hamish Risk about the recent surge in corporate bond issuance in the U.S.


Extendibles face extinction

Just $30 billion of X-notes have been issued since the financial crisis.

Upgrading the raters

US legislation regulating rating agencies should bring healthy competition to the market – if newcomers can meet the costs involved.



Comment and analysis

Abigail Hofman: Spat with sisterhood

I am involved in a spat with the sisterhood.

Against the tide: It’s a twin-track Europe

Tough times lie ahead for the financially challenged parts of the eurozone. But the rapid rebound in other eurozone countries will sustain Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union, as will Germany’s determination to export fiscal rectitude.

Rothschild – Advisers to the world's emerging markets

Although the firm remains best known for its work in Europe, Rothschild’s advisory and deal-making business in emerging markets is making rapid progress. Sudip Roy reports.

Debates

Cash management debate: Show me the money

In a cash-scarce world, electronic bells and whistles take second place to systems and partners that help clients marshal their global liquidity as quickly and visibly as possible. Maximizing working capital throughout the supply chain is now a necessity, not a luxury. Clients and banks must change.

Russia debate: Russia grapples with economic transition

Russia’s capabilities have been stretched by the global financial crisis and an economic slowdown but its dominant position as a commodity exporter can still be a strength if the necessary reform and reconstruction measures are put in place. A panel of Russia analysts discusses the key issues.

Polls and Awards

Interest rates derivatives survey 2010: Banks adapt to changing structure of rates market

August 2010

The fabric of OTC interest rate derivatives trading is being torn by a combination of regulatory and market forces. Who is benefiting from the changes, and who is struggling? Total Derivatives and Euromoney polled the banks to rank the best. Mark Ramsden reports.


Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2010

July 2010

Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank win top honours in Euromoney Awards for Excellence; Vikram Pandit of Citigroup wins inaugural Banker of the Year award


Fixed income investors survey 2010: Consistency pays for the world’s biggest borrowers

June 2010

The turbulent markets of the past two years have provided a unique challenge to debt issuers that can never be closed out of the market. Clive Horwood asked four of the world’s leading borrowing officials how they have maintained access throughout the crisis. From cooperative bonds to building their own banks, the best issuers continue to innovate.


Euromoney FX survey 2010: The chasing pack narrows the gap

May 2010

The results of this year’s Euromoney FX survey suggest that, rather than cement the dominant position of leading banks, e-commerce could offer firms that have lagged behind the chance to catch up. But they’d better do it soon – rich rewards await those that can secure the largest pools of liquidity. Hamish Risk reports.


Country risk March 2010: A fragile sense of stability

March 2010

After a year that turned out better than anyone could have expected, 2010 began with a new bout of nerves on financial markets.


Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2010: The old order changes

February 2010

The financial crisis and its reverberations have been felt dramatically across the private banking industry. The status quo has been altered and new leaders have emerged, as the Euromoney 2010 private banking poll reveals. Helen Avery reports.


Trade finance survey 2010: In world trade, banks turn out not to be the villains

January 2010

Their problems have highlighted the importance of trade finance in maintaining the flow of goods. Laurence Neville reports on what is being done to sustain a vital economic function


Debt trading poll 2009: Balance sheet counts in debt trading

December 2009

The top six firms in terms of market share are all universal banks which have been less impacted by the credit crisis than some of their more wholesale-focused counterparts. The message is clear: balance sheet counts.


Cash management poll 2009: Citi battles through the storms

October 2009

Citi’s leadership of Euromoney’s 2009 international cash management poll results was far from a given this year.


Real Estate poll 2009: The next leg down

September 2009

This recession is unusual in that it was not triggered by commercial real estate but has dragged the sector down with it. However, this does not mean that recovery for this asset class will be any quicker or less painful. Louise Bowman reports.


Country risk September 2009: A world in flux

September 2009

With the international economy more volatile than ever, global investors are paying more attention to country risk analysis. Risk looms both where you most and least expect it. In Euromoney’s latest rankings, the US has fallen out of the top 10. Jacqueline Cutler reports.



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