Bright light of AT1 yields blinds buyers to product’s risks

© 2026 GlobalCapital, Derivia Intelligence Limited, company number 15235970, 4 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX. Part of the Delinian group. All rights reserved.

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement | Event Participant Terms & Conditions

Bright light of AT1 yields blinds buyers to product’s risks

FIG investors this week gave a clear indication that they would do pretty much anything to get their hands on some yield, placing a whopping $25bn of orders for Crédit Agricole’s $1.75bn debut additional tier one trade as they chased the prize of a 7.875% coupon from one of France’s best-known financial institutions.

Unlock this article.

The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers.

To unlock this article:

Request demo or Login
  • 4,000 annual insights
  • 700+ notes and long-form analyses
  • 4 capital markets databases
  • Daily newsletters across markets and asset classes
  • 2 weekly podcasts
Gift this article