Atanas Dinov

Senior Debt

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UPDATE: Italian FIG on parade as Mediobanca prices close to fair value

◆ 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

Atanas Dinov, July 15, 2025

FIG People and Markets

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Moody’s picks structured finance specialist as new FIG head

Schaafsma has long experience from Moody's and Standard Chartered

Atanas Dinov, July 14, 2025

FIG

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Hot market will tempt FIG and corporate issuers off the beach

Opportunistic summer issuance expected and early start at end of August

Atanas Dinov, July 11, 2025

Senior Debt

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Arkéa and NBG pull in eager senior buyers across the curve

◆ Strong demand for senior bank debt at tight valuations ◆ Arkéa lures insurers seeking higher yielding investments ◆ NBG achieves 'blowout' for 4NC3 funding a tender

Atanas Dinov, July 10, 2025

Senior Debt

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CIBC attains size with €1.25bn senior return

◆ Canadian lender completes biggest euro funding since 2020 ◆ Third deal in Canadian bank series ◆ Euro proves 'attractive' for these issuers

Atanas Dinov, July 09, 2025

Senior Debt

BBVA prints first senior bond of the year at tight valuation

◆ Last euro non-preferred issued more than two years ago ◆ Debate on premium paid with leads spotting 'at least' a 5bp concession ◆ Final spread still a tight absolute level

Atanas Dinov, July 08, 2025