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The article reports on the move of Moody's to put most senior triple-A tranches across the U.S. and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) on review for downgrade. The credit rating agency rates about $400 billion total notional of collateralized obligations (CLO) paper in the U.S. and Europe. The rating agency predicts a five year cumulative default rate of about 30% for speculative grade corporate credits under a baseline stress, and 36% under a pessimistic stress.

The article reports on the deals issued by the Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) bond markets for 2013. Aside from Poland and Turkey, sovereigns which include the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Romania introduced deals for the first quarter. Barclays, Citi and Goldman Sachs are said to be involved in the non-deal roadshow scheduled by Israel. Details on the credit rating and international bond market access of Lithuania are also presented.

The article discusses bonds issued by Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) countries in the month before the Christmas 2012 holidays. It mentions the amount and value of bonds issued by Lebanon, Ukraine and Poland. Syndicate managers' re-examination of their expectations for the last weeks of 2012 due to the surge of emerging market debt is addressed. A roadshow announced for a potential dollar bond for Morocco, for which a deal is expected in December 2012 is cited.

Reports on the bond deal launched by Turkey in January 2003. Lead managers on the deal; Information on the bond's distribution; Deals in the European, Middle East and African region.

The article discusses the supply chain finance in the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) overall region. It is stated that according to Daniel Schmand, head of trade finance EMEA, pricing for some short term deals at more competitive levels has been observed in some emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East. It is mentioned that there has been a growing trend of using supply chain finance as a product to alleviate working capital.

The article reports on the growing numbers of bond issues from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Confirmed issuers in the region were Severstal, Dewa and Qtel, while others like Alrosa, Avangard and RusHydro were on roadshows. One emerging markets syndicate official stated that the EMEA market drained liquidity out of the secondary market for emerging market bonds.

This article offers information on the $2 billion (bn) global bond issued by European Investment Bank on January 21, 2009. Particular focus is given to the issue/re-offer price of the issuance, along with its maturity date. Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan served as bookrunners in this deal. Majority of the orders came from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

The article reports on the increase in the size of French ophthalmic lens maker Essilor's revolving credit facility from 750 million to 850 million euros as of August 23, 2013. The company's decision to raise its revolving credit was influenced by the positive responses it received from lenders. It noted that its revolving credit was considered the tightest pricing in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa loan market.

The article offers information on the increased inclination of Societe Generale SA (SG) in Central Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA). After the occurance of economic crisis, the company is reshaping its financial activities in such a way that it could expand its business in CEEMEA. As per financial observers, SG is increasing its loan portfolio in CEEMEA.

The article looks forward to the performance of the loan market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in the fourth quarter of 2012. Almost two-thirds of loan market participants believe that deal volumes across the region would grow during the period. Bankers expects volumes to increase despite a decline in the percentage of European leveraged finance during the year.

The article reports on the emergence of new iron ore mines worldwide. It notes on iron ore mine exploration in Africa offering an alternative to fines shipped from Brazil and Australia. Mines are also reportedly emerging to supply local steelmakers in northern Europe. Also noted is the iron ore mining opportunities in Afghanistan.

This section offers news briefs on leveraged loans in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as of June 2007. In France, the Société Générale deal for truck leasing group Via Location is said to be heading for a flex after being oversubscribed during syndication. A syndication of the €152.2 million facility for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) doors and windows manufacturer Gealan has been closed by bookrunner Deutsche Bank and sub-underwriter BNP Paribas. Duke Street Capital has offered 82p a share for Oasis Healtcare.

Presents a list of the emerging markets in Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa for the week ending March 5, 2004. Cosipa SA; Petrobras SA; Bank TuranAlem; Banca Comerciala Romana SA.

Looks at the prospects facing the bond market in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in 2004. Range of factors influencing the Russian market; Question raised by bankers on investor appetite for emerging markets; Value of the seven year Eurobond debut of United Arab Emirates' airline Emirates for early 2004; Reasons behind the downgraded rating of Russian oil firm Yukos from Standard & Poor's Corp.

An interview with Juan Carlos Aizpurua, managing director of Spanish raw material supplier Midegasa, is presented. Asteasu, Gipuzkoa-based Midegasa provides several raw materials and additives for the refractory business in southern Europe and is preparing for operations in France and Africa. Aizpurua discusses the challenges in the refractory industry in adopting new minerals. He also explores potential markets and new growth applications.

This article presents news briefs related to intellectual property in Europe and Africa. A new patent law took effect on July 1, 2005, introducing new procedural requirements for patent applicants. AstraZeneca PLC announced it would appeal the European Commission's June 15 decision to fine it 60 million euro for flouting EU competition laws and misusing the patent system to block generic competition to its blockbuster stomach ulcer drug Losec. WIPO has released a report that advocates the introduction of a single protection system covering all new generic top-level domain names. A new law designed to combat illegal file sharing came into effect on July 1, 2005, in Sweden.