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Banco Popular Espanol’s covered bonds barely reacted to credit stress afflicting bonds further down its capital structure ahead of the Spanish lender’s resolution on Tuesday evening. This may have illustrated the effectiveness of the Covered Bond Purchase Programme (CBPP3) but also showed confidence in the asset class, the regulator and the Spanish banking system.
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Soon, banks will have more TLAC and MREL than equity. The new bond classes are a immensely important part of the financial structure of a bank, but the risks to investors aren’t yet clear. Just how will this alien new instrument class behave — or misbehave? -
As the UK Labour Party’s Jeremy Corbyn bounces in the polls, his party’s plans for the financial system owe much to the German model — and have similar weaknesses and strengths.
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There are few barriers and obvious incentives to entering the non-preferred senior market. Smaller European banks should join the party.
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Moody’s covered bond ratings are now almost as lenient as those of DBRS, which shouldn’t weaken faith in either agency — arguably, it is Fitch and S&P that have lagged behind. But as the ECB stops buying, trust in ratings will be all the more important.
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Central banks should focus on the risk of cyber attacks when developing new stress testing scenarios for financial institutions.
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Wednesday’s sharp fall in the S&P 500, as the political storm around US president Donald Trump’s links with Russia intensified, has not turned into a market rout... yet. Equities bankers, indeed, are convinced it is a blip, saying investor appetite for stocks remains strong.
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The Swiss bank has proved to be world class in generating returns and cutting costs. Now it faces a direct assault from rivals on its core business, writes David Rothnie.
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Green covered bonds have been slow to take off, but the greater flexibility offered by European Secured Notes (ESNs) should have broader appeal for borrowers and investors alike.
