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Although not a social bond, StrideUp’s RMBS debut is the exact type of deal ESG investors should buy
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
Saudi-based MDB may increase non-dollar funding in its programme in coming years and is exploring a potential social debut
Information sharing between creditors is needed if debt restructurings are going to speed up
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French bond markets were blasé despite the prime minister's shock resignation
The UK needs to move on from the Dutch bulb memes
Abu Dhabi's super tight spread opens up the possibility
Legacy institutions are keen to get into the new digital marketplace, but it is not clear that will bring efficiency
Leaders
This year's two powerful trends of spread compression and convergence give rare issuers a chance to shine
Macron's vision of a sovereign EU appeared closer in bond markets this week, thanks to French political discord
European sovereign pair showcased the value of the MTN market
Diversifying demand... coming inside euros... landing flat to dollars... the UK market looks tasty
Southpaw
UK bank set to increase the pace in corporate and investment banking and create conditions for a smooth CEO succession
Jumbo take-private of games company is largest LBO in history, showing animal spirits have returned. But the outlook for M&A activity remains complicated
Two big infrastructure deals with private capital providers are fuelling hopes of a sustained M&A rebound in Germany
Italy’s top independent investment bank must try to survive inside Monte dei Paschi