The trend for bond financing via the stock exchange continues in 2013. It allows companies of various sizes and with different financing requirements to compensate for the banks' continuously restrictive lending practice. To successfully raise debt capital, entrepreneurs need to know the exact information requirements of the involved market participants and use innovative tools for efficient investor communication.

What is the current capital market environment for the placement of corporate bonds through the stock exchange and which financing instruments does Deutsche Börse offer? What exactly is the innovation of the Xetra® subscription tool and how can companies benefit from it when raising debt capital? What is the most efficient way to communicate with rating agencies and investors and how does this communication affect the demand and rating of a bond?