  Armenia to issue eurobonds for first time August 8, 2013 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government has approved signature of agreements with a number of companies which will act as underwriters of the first emission of eurobonds. According to the project submitted to Finance Minister David Sargsyan, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, HSBC Bank plc and J.P.Morgan Securities plc are among the underwriters. The government approved the concept of issuing eurobonds in May, with the first emission to total $500mln with 10 years of circulation term.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
