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Origination: European private credit fundraising overtakes US
Europe’s appetite for private credit is on the rise, according to S&P Global's 2026 outlook, with 9M 2025 fundraising by funds in the region overtaking American counterparts.
The report, published by S&P Global's With Intelligence,...
War bonds drove 2025 supranational issuance; KfW hits ground running
The European Union was the largest supranational issuer in 2025, with US$193.3 billion added to its debt pile over the year, largely driven by the conflict in Ukraine.
European institutions move into 2026 with big...
Origination: Magnum Ice Cream floats €3bn bond
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has issued a debut €3 billion in bonds following its spinoff from Unilever.
The fixed rate senior unsecured notes are split equally into four €750 million tranches, at a...
Origination: S&P prices major senior note issuance
S&P Global has priced a total US$10 billion in senior notes.
The offering is split into US$600 million 4.250% senior notes due 15 January 2031, and US$400 million 4.800% senior notes due 4 December 2035....
