◆ Deal priced tight by a number of metrics ◆ Hefty oversubscription shows robust demand for FIG capital ◆ Trade clears flat to fair value compared with 10bp-15bp NIP for senior preferred at start of January
◆ German issuer's new deal fits within the 20bp-25bp differential for SP and SNP bonds of tight European FIG names ◆ Tenor matches investors' and issuers' 'sweet spot' ◆ Majority sold in Germany where DekaBank enjoys strong name recognition
◆ Brandishing its new IG rating from Fitch, issuer prices through fair value ◆ Market tone strong due to limited issuance ◆ DekaBank next in the pipeline with a €500m five year SP
From long-dated covered and senior bonds to regulatory capital deals; all were priced tight this week. Even after Thursday's ECB meeting, nothing looks set to worsen conditions for issuers