If the vote for independence is successful, Scotland's sovereign risk rating could be in the BBB lower investment grade region, according to Director of Sovereign Risk Analysis Jan Randolph of IHS.

QNB has announced the acquisition of an additional holding of 11.0% (2,047,877,260 ordinary shares) in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank). QNB Group's total stake in Ecobank is now 23.5%.

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody's/S&P), and Nomura, Asia's global investment bank, finalized the terms of secondary distribution of World Bank Bonds for Japanese retail investors.

The European Central Bank's unconventional monetary policy measures and rate cuts announced 4 September highlight the risks facing the eurozone economy, Fitch Ratings says.

African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa (Stable) / AAA (Stable) / AAA (Stable (Moody's / Fitch / S&P), successfully priced a NZD 100 million 5-year Kauri benchmark due 27th August 2019 through TD Securities. The notes pay a coupon of 4.50% and marks the first Kauri from the AfDB since February 2008.