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The UK will do better with tactical retreats on regulation than risking being outflanked by the US's wildcat banking regime
The British Business Bank in its current form cannot support the UK securitization market
Consultation should lead FCA to nuanced conclusions
Markets are proving ever more resilient in the face of shifting policy
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Europe’s holiday from the budget constraints of the Stability and Growth Pact will soon be at an end, but few are eager to return to austere times and limited borrowing. The EU’s sustainability agenda is a clear way around it. -
MicroStrategy’s high yield bitcoin bond is the next step in its journey from business intelligence software firm to vehicle for cryptocurrency speculation. It could be a step too far.
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The Hong Kong IPO market saw a scorching start to the year, with a record amount raised on the exchange. But as signs of pressure begin to show, a breather is much needed.
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The skittish state of investor demand that was recently on display in covered bonds may herald a reassessment of credit, particularly as spreads are back to pre-pandemic levels and seemingly have limited potential for further performance.
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Royal Dutch Shell was on the receiving end of a landmark court ruling last week that will compel the company to take profound climate change mitigation action. Not that you’d know from Shell’s bond curve. Time for fixed income investors to pull their heads out of the oil sand.
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International loans from Chinese borrowers have gained pace, with a number of deals being launched into syndication recently. Liquidity is ample and bankers are confident of deal success — but some caution is essential.
