types of international bond market instruments and how they work

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MNCs have sourcing options in the international capital markets. They include international banks, money markets, bond markets, and equity markets.

In this assignment, research the following:

  1. International banks: explain the services the international banks provide their customers and marketplace.
  2. Money markets: Find today’s LIBOR (6-month). Also, give an example of how LIBOR is used.
  3. Bond markets:
    1. Describe types of international bond market instruments and how they work. We covered dual currency bonds in the module.
    2. Examine the process an MNC would follow to bring a new international bond issue to market.
    3. Pick a global firm of your choice. Find its bond credit rating. Why do you think the bond has that particular rating (AAA, for example)? Explain.
  4. Equity markets:
    1. Discuss benefits and logic for a company to cross-list its equity shares on morethan one national exchange and to source new equity capital from foreign investors as well as domestic investors.
    2. Assume you are an investor in the emerging stock market of a developing country. What factors would you consider before investing?

Your submission should be at least four pages total of analysis, plus a reference page, in Microsoft Word, APA formatted, and with correct grammar.