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◆ UK bank uses the first issuance window after earnings, central bank meetings and holidays ◆ Deal coincides with busy euro credit market ◆ Barclays attracts attention with relevant new issue concession
◆ Dutch bank goes 'head to head' with Alphabet in euros ◆ Brings its longest ever opco tranche ◆ Book skewed towards two year FRN
◆ French issuer tightens spread by impressive 8bp ◆ CFF's fourth covered bond in past two months ◆ Spread of 51bp was flat to fair value, says banker
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Banks could rush to issue as fast as possible, taking advantage of remarkably tight spreads
Growing pipeline and fiercer competition had threatened to shake the darling bonds of May
Uncertainty in Middle East peace negotiations may reignite alarm, but investors remain willing as long as issuers pay to play
Tweaks to trading book rules will be next stage of competition
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Regulator promises change but experts warn banks not to expect miracles -
◆ Slim book for German lender ◆ Investors hesitant over spread to SSAs ◆ Single digit concession needed
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◆ Both 2025 primary debuts are mid-range senior preferred bonds ◆ Belfius offers some premium but loses more orders than Iccrea ◆ Both deals achieve same subscription ratios
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◆ Deal attracts largest CEE euro covered book ◆ Book holds up after 'aggressive' 12bp move ◆ Bond prices through fair value, but setting the level proves tricky
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◆ First tier two in euros after Aussie AT1 phaseout confirmation ◆ European investors like what they see, even at tight valuation ◆ Some disparity between primary and secondary markets
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◆ Hamburg Commercial Bank opts for price over size and prints tight ◆ Crédito Agrícola shakes off past struggles ◆ Italian specialised government agency drastically lowers funding cost
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