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Regulations that have heavily favoured covered bonds over the European securitization market and that have little foundation in prudential risk are storing problems for the future. A report published on Tuesday by the Dutch central bank illustrating the regulatory mauling of the securitization market shows that nothing has changed.
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For most of the investment bank revamps and restructuring from 2009-2014, little changed. Headcount was flat or up from 2009-2011, trending down only afterwards. For every market which was dead post-crisis, there was another which was booming. But this time it’s different; the two decade investment banking boom is over.
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Adding retail investors to the buyer base of subordinated bank debt, as was suggested to the European Parliament this week, wouldn’t be nearly enough to make the Bank Resolution and Recovery Directive (BRRD) a workable, practical resolution framework. If retail are going to be allowed into the market, it shouldn’t be because their lack of expertise makes them a good foundation for a stable financial system.
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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?
