Westpac issues first dollar benchmark of the year

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Westpac issues first dollar benchmark of the year

Westpac has priced the first dollar-denominated benchmark covered bond of 2014. Though the cross-currency basis swap is unfavourable, the dearth of dollar issuance has caused spreads to tighten and the cost of funding was close to what it could have achieved in euros. The strong result is likely to have piqued interest in the market among Canadian and other Australian issuers.

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