Hong Leong Bank $1.5B Euro notes

Hong Leong Bank can now issue euro medium-term note of up to US$1.5 billion.

The bank's proposal has been approved by the Securities Commission, according to the Star. 

HLB said the net proceeds from the programme would be utilised for general working capital and other corporate purposes.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, HL Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc are arrangers and dealers for the programme.