Loose Change

September 29, 2006 12:00 am

As the mega-deal for Michaels looms on the horizon, investors are already pondering what kinds of free goodies the company will be giving out:

As the mega-deal for Michaels looms on the horizon, investors are already pondering what kinds of free goodies the company will be giving out: new knitting needles or Popsicle sticks for the kids?

GC View

It is time the 'fast money' tag lost its stigma in covered bonds

Easily dismissed as "fast money" with all the negative implications that can bring in the primary bond market, hedge funds are becoming increasingly important to covered bond issuers

Luke Jeffs, May 12, 2026
Coben the Contrarian

Thematic investment banking can work, but not overnight

As JP Morgan brings its Security and Resilience Initiative to Europe, Craig Coben uncovers what it takes to make such an effort pay off rather than fizzle out as a piece of flashy marketing

Craig Coben, May 11, 2026
Leader

Fear not the hyperscalers

FIG issuers have shown that investors are ready to absorb all the supply that comes their way

Flynn Nicholls, May 07, 2026
Leader

Who’s afraid of securitization?

The fears of the covered bond market reflect a lack of conviction in the superiority of the product

George Smith, May 07, 2026
Polls and Awards

GlobalCapital reveals shortlist for the Bond Awards 2026

The winning institutions and individuals will be revealed at the awards dinner on June 17 in London

GlobalCapital, May 07, 2026
GC View

Warsh may not change rate outlook but could change the Fed

Reframing inflation might produce a more palatable number but is not always a great idea

Frank Jackman, May 05, 2026