Russia

An issuer could be viewed as in default even if investors agree to a rouble payment, said one agency

EM corp investors lifted by two major payments

Bondholders are hopeful of a Swiss franc payment after Gazprom met a similar obligation this week

The US firm is the first major Western investment bank to state its intention to leave

Some investors have yet to receive repayment of Gazprom bond that matured on Monday

Bond investors look to where their cash can go now Russia has been expelled from indices

As foreign banks help expat employees to leave the country, Russian desks 'are still operating'

Market unsure how Russian borrowers can identify foreign bondholders after rouble ruling

Middle East market the only game in town for ECM after a bear market for equities arrived in Europe on Monday, following reports that the US and its allies are considering an embargo on Russian crude oil

As Russia is frozen out, opportunities knock for Middle East markets

Billions tied up at major arrangers of Russian syndicated loans

Development bank also exploring funding package for Ukraine