Crédit Agricole

Green bond framework update gives investors first chance to buy PPs dedicated to funding nuclear energy

◆ Pronounced bid for duration results in largest book for an unsecured euro deal this year ◆ French bank makes most of being 'a unique beast with unique timing' ◆ Italian bank goes even longer in Yankee market

Smaller issuers could face tougher conditions heading into next year

◆ Portuguese lender has authorisation to redeem its only AT1 early ◆ Atypical action suggests no replacement deal ◆ Last week's red-hot AT1 reception suggests strong demand reserved for biggest banks

Bankers say it is hard to say why demand for the deals was subdued

Euro private placement issuance has slowed but there have been some big deals

Spanish issuer attracts €2.3bn book as bankers emphasise borrowers shifting to dollar market

BNG, Finnvera and EAA join peers to tap three year part of the curve

CA Auto Bank draws €1.35bn of orders for a €650m long three year senior bond

The public sector’s rush to raise dollars is set to continue on Wednesday

◆ Improved mood spurs issuers to raise strategic capital ◆ MUFG prepares Japan's first dollar AT1 since Crédit Suisse collapse ◆ Crédit Agricole Assurances to 'optimise' capital with new tier two and buybacks

Issuer included more social projects than green for the first time