UBS, Banco Santander, and Erste Group are rebounding toward 52-week highs after war-related selloffs, with all three reporting Q1 2026 earnings on April 29.
UBS, Banco Santander, and Erste Group are rebounding toward 52-week highs after war-related selloffs, with all three reporting Q1 2026 earnings on April 29.
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is looking to sell an Additional Tier 1 bond, in what would be the first offering of the riskiest type of bank debt by a Middle Eastern lender since the start of the war. Dubai-based Emirates NBD has hired banks to set up investor meetings to discuss a US dollar-denominated issue callable after six years, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be id...
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is looking to sell an Additional Tier 1 bond, in what would be the first offering of the riskiest type of bank debt by a Middle Eastern lender since the start of the war. Dubai-based Emirates NBD has hired banks to set up investor meetings to discuss a US dollar-denominated issue callable after six years, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. The bankers arranging the potential sale will set up a series of in-person meetings in London as well as virtual meetings, the person said. A deal would be the first sale of this type of debt by a Middle East-based lender since the start of the US-Iran war at the end of February. A global index of US dollar-hedged AT1 bonds fell 2.5% in March as markets turned risk-off. The gauge reversed almost all of that drop in April, and is now up 1.6% for the year. Representatives at Emirates NBD did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the potential new offering. The bank, which is 55.7% indirectly owned by the Government of Dubai, announced the redemption of a $750 million AT1 last month. At the time, a spokesperson told Bloomberg News that the bank has strong liquidity and market-leading capital ratios. In March, it raised $2.25 billion in long-term financing with a sustainability-linked loan and a Sharia-compliant term facility. The overall AT1 market has already reopened since the war, with European lenders including HSBC Holdings Plc and BNP Paribas SA tapping the market in recent weeks. Major public currency deals from the Middle East have been few and far between since the start of the war, prompting sovereign borrowers and banks to look to private markets. Read: Pimco Privately Lends $10 Billion to Gulf in Wartime Deals The proceeds of the new bond will be used by Emirates NBD for general corporate purposes and to further strengthen its capital base, according to the preliminary prospectus seen by Bloomberg.
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. As the war in Iran continues, fuelling a renewed rise in inflation, attention this week turns to the Bank of England . Andrew Bailey and his rate-setters are widely expected to hold off snap reactions on Thursday, and leave interest rates at 3.75%. They’re also expected to str...
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. As the war in Iran continues, fuelling a renewed rise in inflation, attention this week turns to the Bank of England . Andrew Bailey and his rate-setters are widely expected to hold off snap reactions on Thursday, and leave interest rates at 3.75%. They’re also expected to stress test various scenarios over how to react to a prolonged energy price shock. Ultimately, there just isn’t enough clarity over the length and impact of the Iran war. Officials believe futures indicating an easing of energy-price pressures could be too optimistic. Any prolonged shock would likely hit jobs and growth. It’s a quandary facing central banks globally, as my colleague Sam notes below. Now, according to Axios, Iran has signalled it would accept an interim deal with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington ending its blockade of Iranian ports. But if one thing is certain from this war, nothing is certain. What’s your take? Ping me on X , LinkedIn or drop me an email at lmoon13@bloomberg.net. Oh, and do subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to trusted business journalism on the UK, and beyond. What We’re Watching HSBC is reviewing a long-standing perk that covers school fees for Hong Kong bankers, considering whether to scrap it for new hires or adjust the total amount. The bank covers 95% of fees, up to HK$300,000 (about £28,200) per kid in secondary school. It’s part of a global push to cut costs and standardise perks. A major financial services reform bill will be introduced in the King’s speech on May 13, aimed at simplifying regulation and boosting competitiveness, the FT reported. The speech, used to lay out government priorities for the year ahead, follows what’s expected to be bruising set of local elections for Labour. Sticking with the King, Charles is arriving in Washington today for a state visit against an awkward bac...
Owner of Pink Punters vows to reopen club as police call on the public not to speculate A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, police have said. Officers have called on people not to speculate about why the fire may have been set at Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, near Milton Keynes, saying it is too early to tell. Following...
Owner of Pink Punters vows to reopen club as police call on the public not to speculate A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, police have said. Officers have called on people not to speculate about why the fire may have been set at Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, near Milton Keynes, saying it is too early to tell. Following the fire, the club’s owner said he was relieved no one was hurt – and vowed the club would reopen. Continue reading...
China has widened a pilot allowing select regions to fast-track special-purpose bond (SPB) issuance, adding four areas including debt-strained Chongqing. China will allow Chongqing, Hebei, Jiangxi and Hubei to independently review and issue SPBs under the expanded pilot program, the finance ministry and the state planner said Friday. The move extends a scheme launched in December 2024 that lets se...
China has widened a pilot allowing select regions to fast-track special-purpose bond (SPB) issuance, adding four areas including debt-strained Chongqing. China will allow Chongqing, Hebei, Jiangxi and Hubei to independently review and issue SPBs under the expanded pilot program, the finance ministry and the state planner said Friday. The move extends a scheme launched in December 2024 that lets selected regions bypass central government approval for SPB projects. Once cleared locally, projects can proceed directly to issuance, with filings submitted concurrently to the two central government departments.
(RTTNews) - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (SUNPHARMA, 524715), a major Indian pharma company, said on Monday that it has inked a deal to buy Organon & Co.(OGN) for $14 per share in cash with an enterprise value of $11.75 billion.
(RTTNews) - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (SUNPHARMA, 524715), a major Indian pharma company, said on Monday that it has inked a deal to buy Organon & Co.(OGN) for $14 per share in cash with an enterprise value of $11.75 billion.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) is one of the 10 New Contenders for S&P 500 Index. On April 13, 2026, B. Riley expressed confidence in Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)’s future growth value by raising the stock’s price target from $135 to $156. The firm’s analyst maintained a Buy rating on the stock. According to the analyst, […]
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) is one of the 10 New Contenders for S&P 500 Index. On April 13, 2026, B. Riley expressed confidence in Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)’s future growth value by raising the stock’s price target from $135 to $156. The firm’s analyst maintained a Buy rating on the stock. According to the analyst, […]