| Barclays expects 2012 to be a “decent” year for bond and sukuk issuance in the Middle East, likely on par with 2011, but is more upbeat long term as regional companies shun under pressure European banks in favour of other sources of debt, the UK lender’s regional chief executive said.
“It’s not going to be a ‘wow’ year but a decent year,” said John Vitalo, Barclays Middle East and North Africa chief executive, in reference to the performance of the region’s debt markets this year...............................................Full Article: Source
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