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Tightening absolute and relative valuations have raised some concerns, but FIG assets remain in vogue thanks to higher rates
◆ Simultaneous execution with Alphabet's record deal bodes well for others ◆ More FIG names likely to print in near future ◆ Other European banks diversify funding in Singaporean and Australian dollars
Diverse US senior FIG issuance jostles with perpetual and tier two capital from foreign and domestic banks
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Funding across all parts of the capital structure is available with issuers likely to prioritise unsecured borrowing
With masses to fund and spreads super-tight, banks will race to market, but central banks are expected to tighten
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
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Cover ratios, price traction and premiums are all moving in issuers' favour -
◆ Senior euro funding pushed back in favour of covered bonds ◆ Both issuers and investors show preference for high grade products ◆ BPCE picks the US for a quadruple Yankee as sentiment recovers
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Financial institutions specialist and head of DCM leaves failed Swiss bank for new advisory adventure
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Local market deal will help the bank's domestic entity to fund cheaply and independently
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After an abysmal September, covered bond volumes began to improve on Tuesday, as Caffil and Nationale-Nederlanden Bank returned to the market to raise €750m apiece, and Danish Ship Finance announced a new three year deal and a tender offer.
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Investors may prefer to buy covered bonds amid escalating geopolitical tensions but rates volatility is against them
Polls and awards
The winning institutions and individuals will be revealed at the awards dinner on June 17 in London
Don't miss your chance to choose this year's Bond Award winners
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
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