◆ Improved dynamics in the sterling market have lured issuers across senior and covered markets this week ◆ Lloyds' offering is among the rare deals from top UK borrowers ◆ Issuers funds with 5bp NIP
◆ Issuer hits sterling market days after similar dollar foray ◆ Tight price, short maturity pushes off some investors ◆ 'Price over size' aspiration achieved
◆ Bank remains 'ready' to issue an AT1 if market is there ◆ RBI expects its planned Russia exit through Strabag equity stake purchase to go ahead ◆ Old AT1 unlikely to be called in June
