Landsbanki programme complete but no deal imminent

Iceland's Landsbanki (Aa3/A) has completed a A$2 billion (US$1.67 billion) Kangaroo programme but seems unlikely to issue in the short term.

Manitoba finalises programme on longer-term view

The Canadian province of Manitoba finalised a Kangaroo borrowing programme in mid-May in conjunction with both TD Securities and RBC Capital Markets (RBCCM).

Wachovia debut success: A$1.45 billion

On May 18 the long-anticipated inaugural Kangaroo deal from Wachovia - the fourth-largest US bank in terms of assets - was priced, totalling A$1.45 billion (US$1.2 billion).

AfDB looking at Maple market as it returns to Australia

On the eve of its second Australian roadshow, in the week beginning May 22, African Development Bank (AfDB) (AAA/Aaa/AAA) outlined ambitions to source funding in an increasingly diverse range of markets.

Shinhan surprises with A$400m debut

On May 23 Korea’s Shinhan Bank (A-/A1) priced its inaugural Kangaroo deal, a A$400 million (US$333million) two-tranche three-year note.

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