Americas

US issuers and insurance companies could benefit as Moody’s relaxes parts of its approach

Huge demand, top-range pricing and aftermarket pop are encouraging, but there is a long way to go

Hyperactive US securities regulator is causing uproar in capital markets

Chip designer will be valued at $52bn when it begins trading in New York on Thursday

The L Catterton-backed German shoemaker is seeking to go public

Spree of global local currency issuance is a reminder of a key strength in many countries in the turbulent region

Caribbean issuer takes $560m of seven year money as credit story shows signs of turnaround

Danaher spin-off water company plants its flag in the euro market

Brazilian issuer raises $850m amid petrochemical industry downturn

Money managers are eyeing opportunities in an asset class that is trading unusually wide to corps

◆ European and Asian issuers lead the charge as Barclays takes size◆ Global funding conditions shift in favour of dollars ◆ UBS returns to bond market for the first time after Credit Suisse takeover

US corporate bond market has exploded into life after Labor Day