StanChart finds buyers but tier twos will stay scarce

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StanChart finds buyers but tier twos will stay scarce

Standard Chartered enjoyed strong demand for a $1bn tier two issue this week that achieved a slim spread to its senior paper but bankers don’t expect much more issuance in the format. While the UK-headquartered bank had a specific motivation for issuing this week, bankers said that tier two issuance would remain light until there is greater clarity on European capital rules.

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