◆ Citi and Wells Fargo opt to issue in euros before dollars ◆ Citi's offer described as first post-GFC euro tier two from a US bank ◆ Both banks achieve competitive funding in 'green flashing' euro market
◆ Greek bank's first bond of the year vastly improves on last year's financing ◆ Scarcity appeal, buyback, and higher UniCredit ownership help crunch spread ◆ Old bond to be bought back above par
◆ Mediobanca latest Italian bank to fund amid M&A ◆ Deal well absorbed even at negative NIP, though some debate on price ◆ Similar dynamics gave Ifis tight spread and concession
