Financial institutions: Covered bond teams prepare for tricky 2015

Several high level departures were seen in the covered bond market in 2014 as banks, grappling with the tough market environment, consolidated and focussed on 2015. Though covered bonds are set to remain the regulator’s friend, supply has fallen and this has hit fee income. Despite these headwinds, banks that are in poll position have maintained competency across the value chain, writes Bill Thornhill.