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The proceeds will be used to repay three existing bonds series, as well as pay down commercial paper and credit line debt of the real estate investment trust, formerly known as Land Securities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on Brazil-based electricity companies' foray into the capital markets. Commercial paper issue of Companhia Energetica de Sao Paulo; Bond plans of Centrals Electricas Brasileiras and Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais; External debt burdens of the country's electricity suppliers.

Reports on the secondary bond market conditions in the United States as of November 2, 1998. Increase in the overall trading volume; Bond trading performance of several issuers including NTL, Telewest Communications and BE Aerospace; Improvement bond performance issued in the steel and paper industries.

States that through Prudential Securities company five issuers are expected to enter HEL bond issues on the asset market for the week of May 18, 1998 in the United States. Identification of companies expected to be enter the HEL issues; Comparison of HEL deal menu with that of Ford Motor Company; Information on the repositioning of investors portfolios.

Examines the prospects for Central European Media Enterprises' commercial coupons, which are due on February 15, 2000.

Provides information on a preliminary report made by Merrill Lynch that assesses the long-term outlook for bonds in the market environment as of June 2005. Factors that could affect yields for long-duration bonds; Speculations of Merrill Lynch on the factors that may raise bond prices.

Reports on John Hancock High Yield Bond Fund's bullish take on corporate bond issues in emerging markets. Portfolio allocation; Sectoral and industry specific approach.

The article reports on the plan of some issuers to sell 950 million dollars bonds on the high yield primary market. Medical service management provider Alere will sell 425 million dollars in senior subordinated notes due 2020. Building products manufacturer Builders FirstSource offers 350 million dollars in senior secured notes due 2021. Neenah Paper will sell 175 million dollars in senior unsecured notes due 2021.

The article reports on the plan of Appleton Papers to issue 300 million U.S. dollars in high yield bonds to repay existing debt. A first-priority lien will secure the offering on company property and assets. The outstanding first-lien term loan of Appleton is 225 million U.S. dollars, which matures in 2013. The underwriters are Broadpoint Gleacher Securities and Goldman Sachs.

Reports on the limited supply of high-yield municipal bonds in the U.S. as of March 2006. Risks associated with low-quality and non-rated paper; Implication of the high demand for risky paper at lower yield levels for the tight spread relationship between the speculative market and high-grade sectors; List of sectors that are expected to attract investors trying to uncover yield.

Questions whether investors will consider high-yield bond issues in the private market. Investors interested in NAIC-3 (double-B) paper; Implication of the liquidity of issuance of double-B papers.

The proceeds will be used to repay three existing bonds series, as well as pay down commercial paper and credit line debt of the real estate investment trust, formerly known as Land Securities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tighter spreads on Spanish covered bonds has not appreciably mitigated the risk of holding this paper, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information on the long term and short term high yield bonds. Details on the differences between the long and short term funds; Information on where most of the portfolio is weighted.

States that Asia Pulp and Paper, Tjiwi Kimia and other bonds of Indonesian corporations, may take a down turn due to the financial crisis facing Asia. Indication that most of the bonds recovered well, following a downturn in October, 1998; Reference to the International Monetary Fund (IMF); Comments from Bruce Klein at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette.

The article reports that coated paper products and microencapsulation company Appvion has stabilized pricing on its six-year first lien term loan and downscaled it to 335 million dollars from 375 million dollars. Led by Jefferies, the current price talk on the first lien is at Libbor plus 450 basis points (bps) with a 99 cents on the dollar original issue discount. Proceeds from the secured credit facility will be utilized to fund tender offers for all of Appvion's existing notes.

The article provides information on the European investors that have lost confidence in the security offered by the covered bond markets. It notes that covered bond analyst Ted Packmohr from Dresdner Kleinwort has said that the covered bond market is flooded with account write-offs, despite European governments' counter-measures and expanded support programs, leaving investors cautious of the risks involved with covered bonds.

The article reports on Bank Negara Malaysia's launch of its first M$400 million Sukuk Ijarah (lease-backed notes) deal which uses a securitization-type structure. The deal is the first transaction from an ongoing program that the bank expects will serve as a benchmark for short-tem Islamic bonds. The bank's notes are likely to offer a slight pickup on government-issued one-year Islamic paper, which was trading around 3.4 percent.

Focuses on the impact of concerns related to unsecured debt ratings downgrade of Abbey National PLC to pricing for securitization in the latest deal priced in line with Permanent Financing 4 of HBO Corp. Price of the triple-A reated U.S. dollar-denominated share; Problem in selling premium bonds in secondary market; Indication for repricing of European asset-backed securities.

Reports on the performance of high yield rated bond issues of two U.S. companies as of March 10, 2004. Washington-based paper company Potlatch; Telephone company MCI Communications Corp.

Reports on Kazakhstan corporations' successful performance in the market. Result of Kazakhstan's progress; Foreign investors' interest in Kazakhstan; Implications Benefits of Kazakh corporate bonds.

Presents outlooks on the high-yield bond and bank loan markets in 2001.

The article reports on the closure of the heavy equipment manufacturer Terex Corp.'s $350 million asset-backed commercial paper conduit in the U.S.

The article reports that Bank of England has implemented a new £50 billion special liquidity scheme (SLS) which includes primarily Great Britain and European triple-A cash residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) and covered bonds. The new scheme will allow participating banks to temporarily swap their triple-A rated mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other securities for Treasury Bills (T-Bills).

Presents information on the Northern Trust Global Investments white paper 'Is Now the Time For High Yield?,' which analyzes hidden value in high-yield bonds.

Reports on the success of financial services firm Saxon Asset Securities' issuance of home equity loan-backed bonds. Saxon's divestiture from Dominion Resources; Total amount of bonds sold in the market; Factors behind the success of the offering.

Looks at the possibility that Russian residents will be able to purchase GKOs in paper form from commercial banks. Benefits of allowing public access to this market; Why corrupt dealings have been prevalent in corporate debt market; Information on the proposal; Details surrounding the demand for GKOs.

The article reports that paper and packaging company, Cenveo, is on the high-yield primary market with a two-part bond offering that totals 790 million U.S. dollars and mentions topics including senior secured notes, JPMorgan Chase, and Moody's Investors Service.

The article reports that paper and packaging firm Cenveo is on the high-yield primary market with a two-part bond offering that totals 790 million dollars and are expected to price by June 19, 2014.

The article reports on the two-part, dual-currency deal of Kingsey Falls, Quebec-based paper and packaging product company Cascades which include U.S. $500 million and Canadian dollar (C$)200 million of denominated senior notes due in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Bookrunners for the deal include Wells Fargo, TD Securities, and Bank of America. It says that proceeds for the deal will finance Cascades' fund tender offers.

Reports on John Hancock High Yield Bond Fund's bullishness on corporate issues in the emerging markets.

The article reports on a record year-to-date volume reached by European junk bond new issues as European paper becomes increasingly in demand for investors, as of May 2014. Topics discusses include European high yield bond reaching 75.5 billion dollars year-to-date which is a 71 percent increase from the previous record set in the same period last year with 44.2 billion dollars.

The article reports that specialty paper and fiber manufacturer Glatfelter increased its revolver to 350 million from 225 million U.S. dollars and is seeking an early redemption of 100 million U.S. dollars of its bonds.

The article focuses on the slowdown in the high yield primary market in the U.S. in May 2010 caused by concerns over the economy. It notes that eight deals have been pulled out of the market during the month. Mathew Van Alstyne of Odeon Capital Group cites market volatility and economic skittishness as the factors that are discouraging people from purchasing new issue paper. It adds that causes of the investor uncertainty include the Greek and European debt crises and the proposed financial regulatory reform in the Congress.

The article reports on the 750 million U.S. dollars in 8.25 percent senior notes due 2016 issued by paper, packaging and building materials company Georgia-Pacific. Underwriters for the offer include Banc of America Securities, Citigroup and JPMorgan. Georgia-Pacific plans to use the proceeds from the offer for general corporate purposes.

The article reports that HSBC Bank Brasil SA will be launching a $200 million, 10-year bond backed by diversified payment rights (DPR), the asset class linked to electronic money flows. DPR offers a way for local banks to secure longer-term funding and attract investors of higher-grade paper. In 2005, HSBC Brasil achieved nearly $18 billion in DPR, with a sharp upswing from February to August.

The article explores the condition of the asset-backed securitization (ABS) market in Europe. It notes that the sector has picked up speed but it might get derailed. It mentions the move of banks to renew its securitization activity and senior appointments in the sector. It adds that the primary ABS issuance remains relatively strong and covered bond and senior financial issuance have revived.

The article emphasizes the use of immediate annuities (IA) in acquiring income and stability to a retirement portfolio in the U.S. In a study group co-sponsored by New York Life, retirees who buy an AI and included this to a standard stock/bond retirement portfolio can reap financial return over time. Researchers believe that excess assets of retirees might be invested to fund an even larger AI. A 50/50 balance of stocks and bonds is seen by researchers as an ideal ratio.

Focuses on Great Britain's insolvency law reforms for high-yield bonds. Provisions under the law; Effect of the law on controversial administrative receivership system; Advantages of the law for unsecured bondholders.

Announces that Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan will manage a global bond deal for Kazakhstan. Expected launch of the deal in April 2000; Likely maturity and amount; Scarcity of paper in Kazakhstan.

Reports on the efforts of the Mexican Commodity Funding Corp. (MCF) and the Prudential Securities Inc. to sell in sugar-backed paper through the MCF Commodity-Backed Note Program 2000. Sale of the finish product of the Mexican sugar mills to the MCF with the agreement to re-purchase it; Offerings of the programs; Foreign currency rating of the MCF Commodity-Backed Note Program.

Reports that the domestic currency market in Mexico pumped out $675 million in securitized bonds in the second quarter of 2003. Break-in of new asset classes; Debut of the monoline wrap in pesos; Implications on the market for asset- and mortgage-backed securities.

Reports the marketing performance of Adelphia in the U.S. Failure to make the coupon payment on its bonds; Focus of high yield market on Adelphia and WorldCom; Effects of trade disclosure on bonds.

Reports developments in the global secondary bond market. Participation in the industry conferences by Morgan Stanley, Wachovia and Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown in Florida; Effect of poor allocations on trading; Level of trading volume.

Reports on bond issues in the U.S. and Europe and other primary bond market developments as of December 10, 2001.

Presents charts and graphs reflecting the performance of financial services firms selling in asset-backed securities, as of July 2001. Asset-backed commercial discount rate of firms as of July 25, 2001; Fixed and floating rates of aircraft leases as of July 26, 2001; Ratings of bonds from various firms.

Reports that Croatia's 350 million euro-denominated bond sale will serve as a benchmark for other small issuers in emerging Europe. Spreads on the five-or-seven-year paper; Lithuania's plans to place between 250 million and 350 million euros worth of bonds; Slovakia's acceptance of bids for an approximately 300 million euro-denominated issue.

Reports on the sale of a third general obligation bonds by the Downey Unified School District during the week of July 12, 1998. Monies offered through a competitive bidding process; Number of underwriters competing for the deal; Indication that banks were the primary buyers of the paper.

Reports on American Century Investments executive Bud Hoops' comments on the short-term prospects for high-yield bonds in the market.

Presents news about the emerging markets of Brazil and Argentina as of September 1999. Reasons cited for Brazil's smaller-than-expected euro-denominated bond sale; Controversy surrounding Argentinean issuer Banco Hipotecario Nacional's mortgage-backed securities deal.