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Market participants debate 300bp 'soft barrier' for AT1 resets as banks probe ever-improving cost of capital
◆ French bank has had a busy 2026, issuing across currencies and asset classes◆ Cross-currency rates at 'optimal level' for diversification play, lead manager said ◆ Fair value debated
Very few, if any, Gulf issuers are looking at sterling bonds
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Favourable market conditions have made raising debt like 'fishing with dynamite' for bank issuers. But concerns are mounting about volatility ahead
French bank scoops top spot overall, while BNP Paribas leads in senior and Crédit Agricole in capital
Late-week surge shows investors remain hungry for paper despite macro volatility
Classic January new issue volumes as barely there premiums come into vogue but US banks threaten to crowd out Europeans
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◆ Alternative asset manager attracts its largest book since at least 2020 ◆ Part of this demand stems from higher spread to peers ◆ This was the result of IR work, says lead manager -
◆ Defensive short dated deal is first senior bank euro offering in more than a week ◆ Issuers balances size and price ◆ Pays single digit new issue premium
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◆ Dutch bank scoops €1.5bn with three year deal ◆ Demand allows for tight pricing ◆ Next to no premium needed
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◆ Book holds together despite strong spread revision ◆ No concession needed for popular print ◆ Investors find safe haven in covered bonds
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Banker with wide experience will join in October
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More strategic deals lower down in the capital stack may be delayed for a 'market that's not tasting blood'
Polls and awards
The covered bond market gathered in Seville to celebrate its standout deals, institutions and individuals
Last chance to vote for the best winning deals, individuals and organisations in the covered bond market
The leading banks, issuers, individuals and other market players were named at GlobalCapital's flagship industry dinner in London
The winning deals and organisations will be revealed at our gala dinner in Seville on September 18
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