IFC prices debut Roo asking for "accelerated timetable" for deals
International Finance Corporation (AAA/Aaa) (IFC) priced its debut Kangaroo deal on February 20: a A$500 million (US$458 million) 2013 bond priced at 94.75 basis points over the benchmark 6.5 per cent 2013 government security.EIB brings another A$500 million increase [UPDATE]
European Investment Bank (AAA/Aaa/AAA) (EIB) maintained its policy of only bringing Kangaroo deals in size by pricing a A$500 million (US$452.2 million) increase to its 2013 line on February 15.CIT talking stability at investor meetings
US financing firm CIT Group (A/A2/A) (CIT) used its recent Australian investor update to reassure the market of its commitment to its Australian business and the stability of its credit, while acknowledging that it may be some months before investors are ready to reenter credit markets.CEB increases 2012 Roo [UPDATE]
Council of Europe Development Bank (AAA/Aaa/AAA) (CEB) increased its 2012 Kangaroo bond by A$100 million (US$90.42 million) on February 15 in a deal led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank).