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◆ Deal is the tightest ever Greek AT1 ◆ Book peaked more than €5.5bn ◆ Market 'just ridiculous', says lead manager
◆ Second ever bond for the issuer ◆ Deal marketed to both SSA and credit investors ◆ Offers potential for tightening on the back of southern European convergence trade
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Favourable market conditions have made raising debt capital 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
Strong demand and tight spreads has propelled volumes past January records
Late-week surge shows investors remain hungry for paper despite macro volatility
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GlobalCapital's inaugural MTN Awards 2026 are underway — the market’s only awards dedicated to the market. But time is running out to make your case
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◆ Rival bankers call deal 'a great success' ◆ Dollar spread vs euros 'swung back to issuers' ◆ Cost of carry vs locking tight spreads
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First Atlas deal to get an STS label
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Proliferation of opaque credit often driven by private equity firms buying life insurance companies
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Developing countries face high debt repayments, just as donors reduce assistance
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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