FIG kicks into gear, but obstacles to issuance remain

A previously sleepy FIG market awoke with a start on Wednesday morning, with ASR Nederland, Credit Suisse and Westpac New Zealand all mandating for new issues. While a burst of supply on Wednesday is an encouraging sign, syndicate bankers have cautioned against expecting a sustained rush of supply, with the upcoming asset quality review and releases of third quarter results likely to constrain further issuance.