Euro

€500m deal continues sector’s slow rehabilitation in the bond market

Sovereign targets retail investors as BTP spread over Bunds hovers near 200bp

Variety of corporate bonds in the works but volume expected to slow sharply

◆ UK health insurer preparing seven year senior euro bond ◆ Investor engagement high despite looming German holiday ◆ Leeds to buy back tier two

Higher yields and sectors unloved by banks and bond funds create opportunities

Mixed week for issuer after great result in Swiss franc debut

◆ Euro FIG supply not expected to restart until Wednesday ◆ Investors are in the driver's seat ◆ Rates uncertainty dampens outlook

◆ ALD expands after buying LeasePlan ◆ New deal dwarfs previous issues from either company ◆ Investors show support with €2.8bn of orders

◆ Deteriorating market conditions made worse by investors demanding higher premium ◆ 'Wise' decision to print after two days of calls ◆ Shawbrook sells private placement-like tier two in sterling

Wienerberger makes SLB debut for €350m

A longer break before the January rush kicks in may be what the SSA market needs

◆ SocGen is still majority owner but no longer has full ownership ◆ Deal will be two and five year senior preferred