“Robust Debt Market Keeps Humming At Record Levels”
Law360 | April 28, 2021
Easy monetary conditions and pandemic-related relief are fuelling a rush of notable offerings that has kept capital-markets attorneys busy and corporate bond sales matching last year's breakneck pace so far in 2021.
In an interview with Law360, our Head of Investment Research, Chanakya Dissanayake, shares insights on refinancing being the biggest driver of debt sales, accounting for about 60% of offerings in 2021, followed by issuance to support mergers and acquisitions (15%).
Extract from the article: “We expect banks to remain among the largest issuers this year, as the extra cash would not only help them pass the Fed stress test, but also pave the way for resuming dividends and buybacks later this year”
Latest News

China’s wealth management market shows renewed promise
Read More
Materiality: the new measure of sustainability
Read More
How businesses aim to leverage disruptive technology to get the most out of their digital investments in 2023
Read More
AI and IoT in the financial services KPO industry
Read More
From Equity to Equality: Women Who Are Setting Examples With Their Business Leadership Skills
Read More