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◆ Deal is joint tightest in the asset class since October 2021 ◆ Finishes with larger book than Nordea's November 2025 outing ◆ 'Flight to quality', outright rates and search for sub paper power strong outcome
◆ First RT1 since January ◆ Huge order book with no attrition ◆ High-beta appetite increases further down the capital structure, lead says
Bank's $1bn sukuk continues the AT1 deluge despite resumption of air strikes
The bank exercised a call date a month ago and has another late this year
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In a year dominated by the collapse and takeover of Credit Suisse, financial institutions were keen to re‑establish investor confidence in some of the riskier asset classes. Axa led the way just weeks after the CS rescue with a €1bn subordinated bond. In the autumn, UBS made a bold statement about the stability of Swiss bank capital as it returned to AT1 issuance with two $1.75bn tranches. Elsewhere, banks dealt with tricky conditions and pulled off some skilfully timed transactions, underlining the market’s faith in mainstream currencies and emphasising the appeal of ESG labels -
◆ Interest rate expectations power demand for higher yielding bonds, duration in covereds ◆ Synthetic indices tighten to fresh 12-month low ◆ Market in rude health for January issuance
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◆ Authority says banks sport best capital ratios ever thanks to improved profitability ◆ With net interest margins having or close to peak this may be about to turn ◆ Major banks unfazed by higher capital requirements as they boast strong buffers
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◆ ECB repayments to influence banks’ covered and SP issuance ◆ But TLTRO repayments less important than this year ◆ Large pre-funding could mean lighter January supply
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◆ End of year slow down exacerbated by caution ahead of major central bank decisions ◆ Sentiment stays strong albeit some dents after strong US economic data forces changes in rate cut expectations ◆ European banks send RFPs for January issuance
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UBS announced on Monday that it would redeem $2.5bn AT1 at first possible date
