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Covered bond issuers have been reluctant to issue on the same day as a central bank announcement, but this is starting to change
Markets are looking to the authorities to simplify blockchain issues, but they may not have the purest motives
The new European Secured Note market is keen to secure regulatory recognition for the new product but there are advantages to not having it
The possible further internationalisation of the covered bond market will present challenges as well as opportunities
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The emerging markets have had a great run of late. With refinancings due, a swathe of debut borrowers and a hunt for yield very much in full swing, it would be tempting to say next year will be just as good. But QE tapering could be about to blow all of that sky high.
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The rally in Argentine bonds has triggered talk of a rebirth for the country’s bond markets. Optimism is understandable — justifiable even. But 2013 should have taught LatAm bond investors that betting on promises is a dangerous game.
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Equity capital markets bankers are still dishing up deals like there's no tomorrow, despite the approach of year end. But there are now signs that investors are suffering from indigestion, so don't be surprised to see some turkeys left on the table after this Thanksgiving.
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The end of the big bonus is nigh. With the Capital Requirements Directive IV set to cap bonuses from next year, this could be a final hurrah for the era of hefty year-end lump sums, for those still lucky enough to earn them. But the cap could be about to achieve the opposite of what was intended.
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Australia’s record breaking 20 year syndication this week was an overwhelming success. The order book was so big it must have led to the sort of allocations that have every bond salesperson fearing for their sales credit. But canny SSA borrowers looking for duration could provide the supply to make up for it.
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With bank results season now over, it is time to sift among the wreckage that fixed income has done to the industry’s accounts and see if there have been any golden nuggets of profitability to celebrate.