Banks

◆ Foreign FIG issuance so far in 2024 outstrips last year’s volume by more than $20bn ◆ Multiple Canadian and Japanese lenders print ◆ US banks prepare capital plans after the Fed’s latest stress tests

Government takes another step forward in ESG financing after recent green debut

Sovereign's new seven year deal and tenor offer followed recent rating upgrades

SSA bankers 'not terribly optimistic' about primary activity

◆ Dutch lender follows success of Commerzbank ◆ Small size may deter some participants ◆ Coupon expected to ‘leave some room’ for performance

Supra issuer aims to fund $15bn in the year from July 1 and remains committed to dollar benchmarks

Issuer to stick to usual pattern with last syndicated benchmark of the year

Issuer also benefits from improving market tone as ‘every day is a little better than the last’

'Good timing' for the sovereign to return to dollars as euro market continues to wobble

Issuer gets three times oversubscription in a trade that bankers said would hopefully ‘give people confidence’

◆ Sterling sale surprises to the upside ◆ Investors appreciate pick up to domestic names ◆ Small premium paid

◆ BMO Kanga gets them hopping outside of Oz ◆ HSBC sells into Japan and beyond ◆ Innovative yen coupon floor