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EMF debate ignores Europe's real problems, says leading bond managerThe debate around the creation of a European Monetary Fund to help the battered Greek economy is simply a way to ?bypass? the issue of the German public's scepticism about a rescue, according to European bond manager Daniel Varela. The EuropeanCitywire
10/3/2010 01:57 PM GMT

Garda World Securities Taps Junk Bond MarketStreetwise Blog submits: By Andrew Willis T he high yield bond market remains open, with Garda World Security Corp. ( GWDAF.PK ) raising $325-million this week. Complete Story »Seeking Alpha
10/3/2010 01:52 PM GMT

Treasurys lower before auction of 10-year notesExtract not available.MarketWatch
10/3/2010 01:41 PM GMT

Aegon launches protected growth fund for offshore bondsExtract not available.FT Adviser
10/3/2010 01:38 PM GMT

Dewa bond not guaranteed by Dubai govtDubai's state-owned utility Dewa said on Wednesday a $1.5 billion bond issue expected to be issued in April will not be guaranteed by the Dubai government. Chief executive Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said the firm had 30 billion dirhams of projects in theTrade Arabia
10/3/2010 01:36 PM GMT

Dubai's Dewa says April bond not guaranteed by gov'tDUBAI, March 10 - Dubai's state-owned utility Dewa said on Wednesday a $1.5 billion bond issue expected to be issued in April will not be guaranteed by the Dubai government, Chief Executive Saeed Mohammed al Tayer said. He also said the firm had 30Yahoo! Malaysia
10/3/2010 01:26 PM GMT

$A gets confidence boost, bonds slipExtract not available.Australian Financial Review
10/3/2010 01:17 PM GMT

Will bond yield increases hit property?By Mike Jones Beyond the political and economic fallout of the Greek debt crisis and turmoil in the government bond markets in Europe, real estate investors are pondering the implications for the property sector. A new report by CB Richard Ellis –Investor Today
10/3/2010 01:06 PM GMT

Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage of First BanCorp (FBP) with a Hold; Undercapitalized, But Hopeful of Participating in ConsolidationCantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage of First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) with a Hold and a target price of $2.25. Cantor analyst says, "With a low 4.1% ratio of Tier 1 common to risk-weighted assets (Tier 1 Common Ratio), and expectations of net losses in 2010,Street Insider
10/3/2010 01:00 PM GMT

Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Doral Financial (DRL) with a Hold; Possible Sale by Investor GroupCantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage on Doral Financial Corp. (NYSE: DRL) with a Hold. PT $4. Cantor analyst says, "We regard Doral Financial as a niche consumer community bank that has the capital and management to be a survivor among Puerto RicanStreet Insider
10/3/2010 01:00 PM GMT

Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Popular, Inc. (BPOP) with a HoldCantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage on Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP) with a Hold rating. PT $2.25 Cantor analyst says, "Popular is in two geographies: (1) Puerto Rico, where Popular is the dominant bank, but which has been in recession since mid-2006,Street Insider
10/3/2010 01:00 PM GMT

Portugal sells $1.34 billion worth of bondsThe head of Portugal's debt agency says a euro990 million ($1.34 billion) bond auction was oversubscribed, suggesting the government's austerity plan has eased market concerns about the country's high debts. Debt agency president Alberto Soares toldSan Francisco Chronicle
10/3/2010 01:00 PM GMT

Portuguese debt agency says €990 million bond issue is successful, oversubscribedExtract not available.CNBC
10/3/2010 12:52 PM GMT

Portuguese debt agency says euro990 million bond issue is successful, oversubscribedExtract not available.CNBC
10/3/2010 12:52 PM GMT

NZ dollar flat as risk rally eases; bonds weak WELLINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar traded a tight range on Tuesday as a risk rally ran out of steam and investors look to a central bank rate review later in the week. * Kiwi NZD=D4 barely budges from opening levels around $0.7000 asYahoo! Xtra Business
10/3/2010 12:41 PM GMT

NZ dollar slips as risk rally fades; bonds lowerBusiness> News & Opinions > Reuters New Zealand > Reuters New Zealand * Focus on rate decision on Thursday * Weak electronic retail card sales data released * Market cuts projection for rate rises WELLINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollarYahoo! Xtra Business
10/3/2010 12:41 PM GMT

Iran sells bonds worth 100 mln euros - report* Official sees 250 mln euros in bond sales on Wednesday * Says sanctions preventing some foreign banks from buying * Funds to help finance South Pars gas field development (Adds quotes, detail, background, byline) TEHRAN, March 10 (Reuters) - Iran'sSharenet
10/3/2010 12:40 PM GMT

China needs to rebalance banks and bond marketExtract not available.BreakingViews.com
10/3/2010 12:20 PM GMT

Garda taps junk bond marketThe high yield bond market remains open, with Garda World Security Corp. raising $325-million this week. While non-investment grade debt issuers such as Bombardier opted to wait for better days in credit markets, cancelling a planned $1-billion (U.S.)Globe and Mail
10/3/2010 12:20 PM GMT

National Bonds forges strategic alliance with Emirates Post(MENAFN Press) National Bonds Corporation PJSC, the Shari’a-compliant saving scheme, has announced a strategic alliance with Emirates Post, the national postal services provider of the UAE, to enable customers to purchase National Bonds savingsMENAFN
10/3/2010 12:20 PM GMT

IDFC MF Announces Change in All Seasons Bond FundIDFC Mutual Fund has announced changes in investment restrictions in IDFC All Seasons Bond Fund, which is a fund of fund scheme. Accordingly the fund of funds will not invest in any scheme having Net Assets less than Rs 10 crores as on the investmentBusiness Today
10/3/2010 12:14 PM GMT

Dubai DEWA's $1.5 bln bond not backed by govtDUBAI - Dubai-owned utility Dewa's $1.5 billion bond issue in early April will carry no government guarantee, which is likely to limit investor interest while Dubai state enterprises are struggling with a debt crisis. Dewa Chief Executive Saeed MohammedMaktoob Business
10/3/2010 12:03 PM GMT

EURO BONDS-Glencore, Edison, Alstom, ING, BPCE, SparebankLONDON, March 10 (Reuters) - News, details on corporate bond issues in the European markets on Wednesday: Issue: Commodity trader plans a benchmark eurobond via a finance arm, an official at one of the banks managing the sale said. [ID:nWLB9648] ManagingReuters UK
10/3/2010 12:02 PM GMT

SWISS TREASURY ALLOTS 117.1 MLN SFR IN BOND TOP-UPZURICH, March 10 (Reuters) - The Swiss Federal Tresury Issued the following information on its latest government bond issue on Wednesday: Coupon (pct) 2.5 Maturity date Mar 08, 2036 Auction date Mar 10, 2010 Mar 11, 2009 Alloted (mln Sfr) 117.100 163.2FinanzNachrichten.de
10/3/2010 11:52 AM GMT

Bond Market Update: 10-Mar-10 06:24 ETExtract not available.BriefingMarket
10/3/2010 11:50 AM GMT

Bond Market Update: 10-Mar-10 06:34 ETExtract not available.BriefingMarket
10/3/2010 11:50 AM GMT

More Value in Stocks than Bonds: StrategistThere's more value in stocks than bonds as they are getting support from government stimulus and companies returning to profitability, Neil Michael from London & Capital said Wednesday. "Going forward, we're likely to see good, positive returns fromFinancial 24
10/3/2010 11:50 AM GMT

RPT-No federal UAE bond issue seen in 2010 - deputy finminDUBAI, March 10 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates does not see a federal bond issue in 2010, the country's deputy finance minister said on Wednesday. 'We may not be able to go to the market by 2010,' said Younis al-Khouri, director general at theInteractive Investor
10/3/2010 11:50 AM GMT

Making a Killing on 'Death Bonds'?In an unusual type of bond deal that might have had even Freud pondering its morbid implications, companies like the American International Group, Bank of America and GE Capital issue discounted bonds to buyers who have teamed up with someone who isNew York Times
10/3/2010 11:47 AM GMT