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Core Europe to lead the charge but without German issuers
Belly of the curve likely to be most active, but anything from three to 10 years is doable
HQLA investors have reallocated away from covered and into SSAs
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Deal reviews
◆ First syndicated covered bond since early July almost four time covered ◆ Deal lands tight but still offers SSA pick-up ◆ RFPs circulate as pipeline builds
Aussie covered supply could rise if proposal to lift cover pool cap passes
◆ UBS ends 14 month Swiss franc covered absence ◆ Next to no premium paid ◆ Swiss bank has raised AT1, senior unsecured and now covered in the last week
◆ First offshore deal in sterling since PRA debacle in April ◆ Canadian undersupply driving demand ◆ Euro still better despite the UK Treasury's equivalence plans
Opinion
Why remembrance of things past will soon include the traditional relationship between French covered and sovereign bonds
The UK will do better with tactical retreats on regulation than risking being outflanked by the US's wildcat banking regime
The industry’s obsession with appointing co-heads plays into its reputation for competition rather than cooperation
Post-management senior positions can be very valuable, but only if handled right
Analysis
Core Europe to lead the charge but without German issuers
Belly of the curve likely to be most active, but anything from three to 10 years is doable
HQLA investors have reallocated away from covered and into SSAs
DekaBank's sub-benchmark success shows investors are there, but issuers are unwilling to follow
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