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Bill Thornhill

November 07, 2023 08:25 pm

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Covered Bonds

Hamburger Sparkasse hits sweet spot with rare covered bond

◆ Fair value 'a bit tricky' ◆ Scarce and interesting ◆ Issuers need to be realistic

Sarah Ainsworth, October 15, 2025
Supras and agencies

Another SSA bows out as ESM wraps up 2025 funding

Issuer navigates US-China trade spat, and bond tightens to 1bp inside fair value the morning after pricing of tap

Addison Gong, October 15, 2025
Comment

FINAL WORD: MDBs can raise private capital for sovereign lending — if they are careful

Private money is beginning to flow into development finance through a variety of risk sharing structures. But it is nearly always for loans to the private sector. MDB expert Chris Humphrey argues development banks wanting extra heft for sovereign lending will need to overcome — or sidestep — the issue of preferred creditor status

Chris Humphrey, October 15, 2025
Responsible Investment

IFC’s fossil fuel lending breaks international law, NGOs argue

International Court of Justice ruling clarifies World Bank Group's obligations

Jon Hay, October 15, 2025
Supras and agencies

‘Growing awareness’ for sukuk lands IsDB record euro book

Saudi-based MDB may increase non-dollar funding in its programme in coming years and is exploring a potential social debut

Addison Gong, October 14, 2025
Covered Bonds

DZ Hyp draws duration bid in 'astonishingly supportive' covered bond market

◆ 'Odd' that deal landed so close to ESM ◆ Mid-curve tenors enjoy 'even better' demand ◆ Hamburger Sparkasse six year eyed

Sarah Ainsworth, October 14, 2025