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Market participants debate 300bp 'soft barrier' for AT1 resets as banks probe ever-improving cost of capital
◆ French bank has had a busy 2026, issuing across currencies and asset classes◆ Cross-currency rates at 'optimal level' for diversification play, lead manager said ◆ Fair value debated
Very few, if any, Gulf issuers are looking at sterling bonds
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Favourable market conditions have made raising debt 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
Late-week surge shows investors remain hungry for paper despite macro volatility
Classic January new issue volumes as barely there premiums come into vogue but US banks threaten to crowd out Europeans
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◆ Record Gilt and hot sterling bonds give the lie to ‘UK crisis’ chatter ◆ Emerging market bonds bask in rampant demand ◆ Qualms creep into public sector bonds as investors get choosy -
Dollar FIG market explodes to life with almost $27bn of supply
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◆ Possible record demand for first non-UK benchmark since PRA debacle in April ◆ Deal lands flat to fair value and euros ◆ Market hopes more names will follow
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Demand is keen but investors are price-sensitive
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With 10 deals in the market, subscription levels are still strong
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Primary bond market consultations find support for harmonisation
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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