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The market for public sector euro issuers is springing back to life after a quiet week, with two benchmarks printed on Monday and a sovereign dual tranche expected on Tuesday. But although traffic is returning, conditions are no longer as supportive as in January.

The Conservative UK government may be undermining London’s status as Europe’s pre-eminent financial hub with its seeming determination for a clean/hard/sharp/solid Brexit, but potentially more momentous events across the Channel could soon see financiers flocking in the other direction.

Guarantor: Kingdom of Spain

The race for the French presidency has put pressure on the country’s government bonds (OATs), prompting price moves which could have far-reaching consequences for both covered bond issuers and public sector borrowers. Lewis McLellan reports.

The Green Bond Principles could be adapted to include clarification on the types of assets eligible for financing from the market, according to a sustainability consultant at Vigeo Eiris. The topic has grown in importance after France’s debut sovereign green bond last week included intangible assets among its use of proceeds.

French agency Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations is set to follow its sovereign by bringing a debut green bond syndication in 2017, after hiring banks on Thursday to run a roadshow for the potential trade.

A euro deal is imminent for India’s Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) as it completes its acquisition of Finland’s PKC Group.

Asian Development Bank's first euro syndication in three years enjoyed only tepid success on Wednesday, as observers wondered if the 20 year trade was fully subscribed.

Fondo de Amortización del Déficit Eléctrico (FADE) was warmly welcomed by capital markets on Tuesday for its first benchmark in 18 months, while Asian Development Bank hit screens looking for its first syndicated euro deal in almost three years. HSH Finanzfonds also raised cash on Tuesday.

The State of North Rhine-Westphalia announced on Monday that it will hold a roadshow for its third sustainability bond.

A few of Europe's smaller borrowers are trying their luck now that the storm of issuance that thronged markets through most of January has abated.

Spain added another entry to its growing book of blockbuster trades this week, using a novel early-bird feature to help drum up demand for its traditional 10 year annual opener. The deal came as Italy’s spread over Spain widened, despite a court ruling that analysts said should be positive for political stability in Italy in the near term.