CFE Taps Bond Market as Cox, Hey Banco Drive Finance Moves

This week in finance news: CFE returned to international markets with a US$1.5 billion bond issuance that was seven times oversubscribed, while Cox secured US$2.6 billion in syndicated debt to complete its acquisition of Iberdrola México. In the digital banking sector, Hey Banco is set to officially begin independent operations on Jan. 31, 2026, marking the final stage of its multi-year regulatory spin-off from Banregio.

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CFE Raises US$1.5 Billion Bond With Sevenfold Oversubscription

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) returned to international capital markets on Jan. 22, issuing US$1.5 billion in debt after a 16-month absence. The state-owned utility reported peak investor demand of US$10.45 billion, representing a seven-fold oversubscription—the highest on record for a CFE bond offering.

An Integrated System Lets SMEs Collect, Pay, and Grow

In an interview with Payoneer, it looks to position Mexico as a "Tier 1" global strategic market for 2026, focusing exclusively on a B2B "financial stack" that helps local SMEs and tech companies manage international payments and working capital more efficiently than traditional banks. 

Hey Banco to Operate Independently After Banregio Split

Hey Banco, the digital arm of Regional Grupo Financiero, will officially begin independent operations under its own banking license on Jan. 31, 2026. The institution has begun notifying clients that the transition marks its final separation from Banregio, although it remains a subsidiary of the same financial group. The CNBV granted Hey Banco an organization license in July 2023, but the entity required a final operating authorization and completion of a corporate spin-off from Banregio to function as a standalone bank. 

Cox Raises US$2.6 Billion Debt to Complete Iberdrola México Buy

Cox, the global water and energy utility, has secured US$2.6 billion (MX$43.7 billion) in debt financing to complete its acquisition of Iberdrola México. The transaction is structured as a syndicated loan involving seven major international financial institutions. The financing group includes Citi and Goldman Sachs from the United States; Barclays and Deutsche Bank from Europe; Santander and BBVA from Spain; and Bank of Nova Scotia from Canada. According to the company, the remaining portion of the acquisition price will be funded through Cox’s own capital and institutional investors, as outlined during its Capital Markets Day in October.

SURA Earns Mexico’s Top Investment Management Rating

SURA Investment Management México has received Fitch Ratings’ first-ever “Excellent (mex)” Public Monitored Investment Management Quality Rating, with a stable outlook, the highest distinction for investment management in Mexico. This rating recognizes managers with exceptional investment expertise, operational discipline, and robust risk management, placing SURA among the market’s best-practice leaders.