◆ Pronounced bid for duration results in largest book for an unsecured euro deal this year ◆ French bank makes most of being 'a unique beast with unique timing' ◆ Italian bank goes even longer in Yankee market
◆ French insurer Coface prepares 10 year tier two bullet after Banco BPM restarts AT1s in euros ◆ Strong uptake for lower tier issuers' credits as they offer higher yield ◆ More investors now looking at subordinated debt
◆ First euro AT1 for more than two months as Santander, other G-Sibs went for cheaper dollars ◆ Non-national champion status makes it 'not straightforward' execution ◆ Ongoing strong bid for yield