Novel bond backing earthquake and flood protection in Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan said to be on track for $100 million. The Asian Development Bank has moved closer to delivering the first disaster and climate risk transfer facility focused on Central Asia, with a planned parametric catastrophe bond envisioned for the region's smallest countries, mountainous Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. ADB first laid out its intentions for the region in a Technical Assistance Report

The Central Asian frontier has been upgraded by S&P and Moody's, scoring a long-term sovereign BB from the former for the first time in nearly two decades, up from B+ just a month ago. The boosts come at an interesting moment for Mongolia, following the June ousting of one prime minister after political unrest, and the temporary removal - and subsequent reinstatement - of his successor. And boosts here are notably plural: S&P only last month upgraded Mongolia to BB- and has n

Cushman & Wakefield notes local demographics, strong Asian demand and potential wayward tilt from US.

Diversified private investor, global banks tout oversubscribed $400m placement and tightened spread.

JV invests in essential retail as the Polish economy continues to pace European growth.

Move to serve accelerating commodities ramp-up in the Southern CEE and Central Asia.