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The question over whether socially responsible bonds should be priced more tightly than conventional bonds is as old as the market itself. But a deal from a Dutch agency last week highlighted that running a green bond programme has advantages far beyond saving a few basis points. -
A slew of international financial institutions have recently found success in selling dollar notes in the Taiwanese domestic bond market, with ABN Amro breaking new ground last week with a tier two deal. Taiwan’s local investors have proved resilient during tough times and with the market looking increasingly attractive, there are plenty of opportunities for FIG issuers.
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The lead managers on Municipality Finance’s debut euro benchmark this week felt the need to remind investors that the issuer’s sovereign faces a ratings review on Friday. Are we entering a new era of banking health and safety gone mad?
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Buried in a hay bale of legal documentation last week, the European Union’s final draft of margin rules for uncleared swaps contained a joke that is sure to needle major banks. The question is whether anyone, including regulators, will still be able to smile at it when the September 1 deadline passes.
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Regulators and politicians have suddenly found the will to defend the additional tier one market — a market they created — from the violent shocks it experienced early this year. In particular, they want to give AT1 investors some reassurance about skipped coupons.
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The right way to keep banks off the Russia deal is adding Russia to official US and EU sanctions lists. Having words with banks through back channels opens up a grey area ripe for misinterpretation. It’s only fair to everyone involved to sanction the sovereign or let it do the deal.
