SMBC considers French covered bond first

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SMBC considers French covered bond first

The globalisation of the covered bond market is poised to take another leap forward: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is understood to be in advanced discussions with France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) with a view to issuing a covered bond under the French Obligation Foncière (OF) legal framework, writes Bill Thornhill.

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