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Financial institutions triple issuance in the currency this year, while corporates make greater use of euro and sterling taps
Private taps offer issuers an alternative route through uncertain issuance windows due the Middle East conflict, bankers say
Higher coupons and steady rate expectations draw investors back into the currency
SSA issuers increase focus on PPs amid quieter period for public markets
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Finnish financial institution Aktia Bank has launched a Eu1bn EMTN programme to complement its retail deposit and covered bond funding strategy and help bring it into line with Basel III funding regulations.
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South African financial institution FirstRand Bank sold a £30.5m 10 year discounted floating rate note through Rand Merchant Bank on Tuesday.
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Spanish, Italian and even Portuguese and Greek banks produced impressive deals this week, with some buyers pushing out their maturities as far as one year, despite a drop in overall CP volumes. Meanwhile, money market funds turned towards floating rate paper in the run-up to widely expected central bank rate rises.
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ABN Amro printed two large floating rate notes this week, attracting investors by giving them a pick-up over its secondary market pricing.
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South African financial institution FirstRand Bank sold a £30.5m 10 year discounted floating rate note through Rand Merchant Bank on Tuesday.
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Investors in bank commercial paper stuck to the short end this week, amid the volatile markets. Demand proved resilient, however, and most issuers were able to roll their maturities.