Global depositary receipts

Article Abstract:

Depositary receipts trading on then U.S. markets during 2003 is above that of the same time last year. Non-U.S. companies and governments raised $420 million via U.S. offerings during 2003, which is significantly less than the $3.7 billion raised during the same time last year. The article also discusses activities by European, Ukrainian, Asian, and South African companies.

Europe, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, South Africa, Asia, Ukraine, Security and Commodity Services, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Industry Overview, Securities industry, Industry forecasts

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Companies refinancing bonds at record pace

Article Abstract:

KDP Investment Advisors stated that new-issuance volume increased to $18.4 billion. This record level is due largely to companies with impaired credit rating rushing to refinance their debt.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, Company securities

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Corporate bonds

Article Abstract:

Due to the 45-year low rate in U.S. interest rates, many companies quickly sought to refinance their debt. However, this trend has begun to decline.

Interest Rates, Economic aspects

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