Pfandbrief trio get traction, fourth rumoured

Hamburger Sparkasse (HASPA) paid a small new issue premium for its five year Pfandbrief on Tuesday, and will be followed on Wednesday with more German covered bonds in the belly of the curve from Commerzbank and Stadtsparkasse München. Despite the ease of five year execution, some bankers believe the 10 year is also open — and could soon be supplied by a fourth German issuer.