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This article presents information related to paper stocks in the U.S. which have been on fire of late, partly because of an industry upturn stemming from a lift in overseas demand, including a pickup in Asia. There are also expectations of more takeovers. One stock on a tear is Champion International, a producer of paper and wood products, which leaped from 48 on October 5, 1999 to 59 on November 10, 1999. Finland's big paper-and-forest-products company, Big Board-listed UPM-Kymmene, may make a bid for Champion.

Focuses on the business performance of medium term notes and commercial paper market in Europe, as of April 30, 2004. Increase in the interest rate of securities; Reason for the decline of bond issues; Percentage increase in the asset backed securities.

Reports on the seizure of $135 million worth of stolen British government bonds. Information that the bonds were found by U. S. Customs agents during a routine search of goods bound for South America on September 6, 1990; Report that the notes recovered at the Miami airport are part of a haul of 292 notes with a face value of $900 million stolen at knifepoint from London couriers in May; Report that there have been 14 arrests made in connection with the heist.

The article reports on the performance of mezzanine commercial mortgage-backed paper in the real estate market as real and fast money accounts showed a risk-on sentiment influenced by positive economic data. A 56.5-million-U.S. dollar offering, with all five line items comprised of bonds from 2006 deals, is cited as one of the larger mezzanine bid lists. Meanwhile, strong performers from 2006-2007 yielded between five to six percent.

Commercial Paper Three-year government bond yields slid 19 basis points to 4.31% while 10-year rates dropped 16 basis points to 4.49%. (Bloomberg) -- South Korean assets rallied on Monday after the government pledged at least 50 trillion won ($34.8 billion) to prop up credit markets, easing concerns about rising default risks in key sectors including real estate. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the Empresas Hipotecario Títulos da Dívida Agrária Cam 3 FTA launched by Caja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo via JP Morgan and Société Générale. The short-dated triple-A rated bonds were pre-placed. The other tranches all printed at the wide end of guidance, with the long-dated triple-A rated notes with an average life of five years coming at 18bp, the single-A rated bonds with a 6.8 year life at 38bp and the triple-B rated paper with 6.8 years at 80bp.

Reports that high profile dollar bond issuers discovered that investors will not take their paper at any price. Volume of the high grade dollar issues; Overview of companies that brought out deals; Incentives offered by Hertz Corp. to buy its bonds.

The article offers updates on the medium term note (MTN) and commercial paper corporate issuance market in Europe as of January 2006. The InterNotes platform being managed by Incapital Europe and Bank of America Securities will be signed by United Mexican States. JP Morgan plans to launch a constant maturity swap-rate linked and inflation-linked hybrid bond. Standard & Poor's rated the MTN program from KfW at AAA/A1+. The European MTN of Banca Popolare di Milano was increased from Euro2 billion to Euro4 billion. A global note issuance program valued at $12 billion was launched by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

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.

Presents a tabular representation of medium-term notes (MTN) and commercial paper issuance as of June 10, 2005. Ranking of bookrunners and lead dealers with non-syndicated MTN deals; Positions of bookrunners and lead dealers with corporate bond issues.

The article focuses on the apparent regret of most stockholders who invested in tender offers made above the market. It is said that stockholders who only looked at the numbers and not the quality of the stock company failed to obtain profits from their investments. It notes that the debentures of holders of NVF and General Host papers are rejected by the New York Stock Exchange due to quality and liquidity concerns. It stresses the importance of creating a stronger company out of takeovers.

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.

This article discusses investments opportunities in government bonds in the U.S. It explains that many investors have pulled out of the bond market because inflation makes the price of their bonds decline. However, those who believe that inflation and interest rates will decline in 1981 it is time to buy bonds as they provide higher yield of up to 15%. It is wise to scatter investments in bonds and those who invest in sinking-funds must check with their accountants on tax updates.

Presents information on some international bond issues as of May 2001. U.S. dollar floating rate notes; Eurodollar bonds; Euro bonds.

The article reports that Swedish manufacturer of paper, nappies and tissue paper Svenska Cellulosa raised 500 million British pounds of 10 year debt on June 3, 2013 with its first bond for two years. Svenska's solid Baa1/BBB+ ratings is viewed as a safe bet for investors by lead arrangers. Bookrunners for the deal include Crédit Agricole, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland.

This article reports that Mexico has scrapped the 21 year tranche of its bond issue in the week ended Febraury 13, 2009 and opted instead to only issue a five year. The move disheartened Latin American markets by highlighting the divide between prolific U.S. high-grade borrowers and emerging sovereigns deprived of market access for new long-dated paper. It says that Mexico sought to issue around $1.5 billion to $2 billion through a five year tranche and a new 21 year benchmark arranged by Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and HSBC.

This article describes an international bond launched by Veolia Environment on April 15, 2009. BNP Paribas, Calyon, Credit Suisse, Natixis and Société Générale served as the bond's bookrunners. According to the bookrunners, the issuer had met investors with a view to raise capital for refinancing debt. They note that the borrower has a decent curve, and its outstanding 2013 paper had been trading around 205bp over and its 2018s at 285bp over.

The article reports on amendments by the U.S. Treasury on the amount one can save a year in savings bonds. After January 1, 2008 the limit is $20,000 annually from $120,000: $5,000 in traditional Series EE and in inflation-indexed Series I bonds and $5,000 in paper bonds. A U.S. Treasury spokesperson claims they are trying to change the program toward smaller investments.

The article reports on the success of Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) to sell its first Swiss franc bond deal for 2013 on Monday January 22 to investors increasingly keen on emerging market paper. CAF's trade was priced by Credit Suisse at 55 basis points (bp) over mid-swaps. The CAF deal followed a trade from fellow Latin American development bank Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI).

The article focuses on the increasing demand for Spanish structured finance bonds amid the lack of British prime and non-prime paper in 2012. An estimated 80 million pounds Bid Wanted in Competition (BWIC) list containing Leofric, Permanent and Silverstone residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) were issued on October 31.

The article reports on sale of 700 million U.S. dollars bonds by Sappi on June 21, 2012, raising 400 million U.S. of five year non-callable paper with a 7.75 percent yield, and an additional 300 million U.S. dollars seven year non-call three bond with an 8.375 percent coupon sold. The proceeds of the new issues will be for funding the buyback of two 2014 bonds, the maximum size of the buyback increased by Sappi to 700 million U.S. from 300 million U.S. dollars.

The article focuses on the new generation tier three securities. The new class of bail-in capital created as a result of the European Commission draft directive on bank resolution and recovery is presented wherein they are subordinated to senior unsecured bonds and ranks above tier one and two notes. The provisional capital class is described as having cost advantages over tier two paper, having a minimum tenor of one year, and efficient for issuers.

The article offers information on the bond issue launched by Motability Operations Group on September 15, 2009. According to bookrunners, Motability is a unique borrower when it comes to how it operates. The order book grew to 850 million pounds when the books were opened. Investors reportedly appreciated the bookrunners' strategy of setting guidance for the deal at 230 basis points (bp)-240bp range over Gilts and announcing that the bonds price in such range. The market appraisal is also presented.

Presents comments on New Zealand dollar bonds issued as of April 2005. Value of the bond from Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten NV; Type of the bond released by BankNederlandse; Key to the trading of KfW bond.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Bargains in Britain" in the October 1, 1960 issue.

Presents an update related to international bond issues as of July 2005. Advantages of the bonds issued by Nestlé Japan Ltd.; Factors that contributed to the increased demand for the deals issued by Citigroup Inc.; Performance of the securities issued by Corral Investment AB.

Presents information on several international bond issues as of January 14, 2005. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; Kommuninvest I Sverige AB; Nestlé Holdings Inc.

Reports on the growth of the Japanese securities market as of November 2003. Factors contributing to the market growth; Channels for commercial mortgage-backed securities; Effect of the mortgage-backed securities program of the Government Housing Loan Corp. (GHLC) on market participants. INSET: The devil is in the data.

Presents information on international bond issues of several companies as of March 2003. Federal Home Loan Banks; Verizon Virginia Inc.; European Investment Bank.

Presents an update on international bond issues as of October 4, 2002. Market appraisal; Comments of bookrunners of the transactions; Issue and re-offer price; Maturity date.

Presents information on several international bonds as of October 19, 2001. Bond rating; Bond maturity; Bookrunners for each bond.

Presents information on some international bonds as of May 18, 2001. Bond maturity; Issue price; Transaction managers.

Presents information on the international bond issue of the Republic of Austria. Guarantor; Rating; Amount; Maturity; Issue price; Coupon; Spread at re-offer; Lead manager; Bookrunners' comment; Market appraisal.

Provides information on international bond issues worldwide as of August 1998. Appraisal on General Electric Capital Corporation's bonds; Details on asset backed securities; Comments on Japan Development Bank; Assessment on emerging market debt.

The article discusses the performance of Denver, Colorado-based Financial Industrial Income Fund (FIIF) as of September 1, 1977, with attention paid to its chief executive officer (CEO) Stephen M. Bynum. The author focuses on the fact that in 1974 Bynum started to invest mostly in utility bonds and less in utility stocks. Particular focus is given to a real estate investment trust (REIT) liquidation in 1972, Bynum's investment in steel and paper stocks, and his potential bond investments.

The article provides insights on the U.S. bond market as of September 1974. Topics discussed include the difference between the current yield and the yield to maturity, the advantages of investing in long-term bonds to gain control over inflation, and the different kinds of securities such as U.S. Treasury securities, corporate bonds and floating-rate bank notes.

Discusses how one of the hot securities on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last year was a bond that has been in default since 1960. 4.5 percent bonds of the Republic of Cuba, due in 1977 and payable in United States dollars; Gambling that Cuban leader Fidel Castro would fall; Long-shots sometimes pay off; Past examples.

The Associated Gas and Electric Company showed a genius for propaganda technique long before the Senate Lobby Investigating Committee caught it the other day destroying records of its fight against the "death sentence" in the holding-company bill. The Associated Gas and Electric's securities division published a bearish advertisement in Pennsylvania papers. The purpose, of the advertisement was to induce debenture holders to exchange their bonds for other securities, a frequent practice of Associated.

The article reports on the corporate bond issues from Enagás SA. The first tranche amounts to 500 million euros and will mature on July 6, 2012. The second tranche totals 500 million euros and a spread at re-offer of 125 basis points (bp) over mid-swaps. Banks involved in the deal include Banco Santandar, Barclays Capital and Citi.

The article offers information on several bond issues by Tesco. The issues, which amounted to £600 million, £900 million and €600 million, are rated A3/A-/A-. The first issue, at an issue/re-offer price of 99.814, the second is at 99.629 and the last one is at 99.491. Spreads at re-offer are at 250 basis points over the 5.0% September 7, 2014 UKT, 250 basis points over the 4.75% March 7, 2020 UKT and 235 basis points over mid-swaps, respectively. Bookrunners include BNP Paribas, Citi and JPMorgan.

The article details the bonds issued by Gaz de France Suez on November 21, 2008. The company is 36% state owned and its single A rating has a positive outlook while its Aa3 outlook is stable. Private banks bought most of the paper and the last bonds were sold on November 25, 2008. The author cites that a combination of name recognition and diversification drove the demand for the bonds even if it is its first time in the Swiss market, which also explains why they are able to print even if the yield was 30bp lower than the previous day.

The article offers analysis of several international bond issues guaranteed by Pfandbriefbank Schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute that were launched on October 6, 2008. The Swiss Pfandbrief market is very well established, very conservative. Pfandbriefbank Schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute intends to issue another bond origin in November. The six year paper was bought by institutional investors, the one year more to money market investors.

The article presents credit ratings for bonds issued by Nine Dragons Paper Holdings and Swire Pacific MTN Financing Ltd. Nine Dragons Paper got BBB−, while Swire Pacific MTN Financing Ltd. got A3, A− and A ratings. Bond data such as spread at re-offer, term, coupon rate, par value and bookrunners are cited.

The article reports on the bond issued by NRW.Bank. The estimated amount of the bond is Euro 1 billion. According to bookrunners led by Deutsche Bank, the rationale for this transaction was the strong demand for short dated paper. It is a part of the curve that is normally dominated by bank buyers, but what they have seen recently is that pension funds and insurance companies are keen to participate given the extremely flat yield curve and rising yield environment.

The article reports on the bond issue of Legal & General Group launched on April 19, 2007. The £600 million deal was rated Aaa/AAA with an issue price of 100.00. It has a coupon of 6.385% until May 2, 2017. HSBC, Merrill Lynch and Royal Bank of Scotland were the bookrunners of the transaction.

The article reports that Northern Rock encountered strong demand for its 10 year covered bond in the week ended March 23, 2007. ABN Amro, DZ Bank and UBS built a book of more than Eu5 billion and increased the size from Eu1.5 billion to Eu1.75 billion. A banker involved in the deal said that despite of the volatility, covered bonds were in good demand, being preferred to sovereign, supranational and agency paper.

The article reports on six covered bond issues that totaled 8 billion euro launched in Europe. It is said that the structured covered bond issued by Achmea Hypotheekbank attracted 6.8 billion of orders in a couple of hours. It is mentioned that Caja Madrid benefited from the demand for new credits by offering investors its first cédulas territorales.

The article provides information on international bond deals in sterling as of November 25, 2005. A deal from France Télécom was rated A3/A-/A-. November 30, 2015 was set as the date of maturity for a deal launched by Morgan Stanley. Barclays Capital is included among the joint bookrunners of a deal introduced by Network Rail Infrastructure Finance PLC. Several British investors were involved in a deal of Wells Fargo & Co.

The article presents an analysis of sterling bond transactions issued by National Australia Bank on December 2, 2009. Bookrunners note that the pricing for the sterling deal can be compared to the 650 million British pounds 2019 bonds issued by Westpac. It shows that National Australia's order book reached over 900 million British pounds with 60 percent of bonds taken by asset managers, and 30 percent by insurance companies. Market observers attribute the deal's good value to the strong Australian economy.

The article provides information on international bonds issued by BHP Billiton. With a rating of A1, the first tranche will mature April 4, 2012. The second tranche was launched on March 25, 2009 and will mature on April 4, 2016. The borrower is rarely in the market and it is diversifying its investor base with this deal and its recent dollar transactions.