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◆ Small premium left for investors ◆ Final yield close to 4% 'inflection point' ◆ Rabo adds to senior green rush
New issue premium was zero, agreed those on and off the deal
This week’s covered bond market was quiet compared to seniors and SSAs, bankers say
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Banks could rush to issue as fast as possible, taking advantage of remarkably tight spreads
Growing pipeline and fiercer competition had threatened to shake the darling bonds of May
Uncertainty in Middle East peace negotiations may reignite alarm, but investors remain willing as long as issuers pay to play
Tweaks to trading book rules will be next stage of competition
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New Zealand will be an important test case for mandatory reporting on climate risks. Financial firms everywhere would be wise to sit up and take notice. -
The dollar market roared into life last week, with the largest number of SSA deals in the currency since January 2020 — just under $20bn. However, subscription ratios for the currency were rather weak at 1.58 times.
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Hectic negotiations and lobbying are going on at the European Commission about the Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities, in the last day before it is due to publish the detailed rules. Key countries including Germany have changed their positions, GlobalCapital can reveal, while supporters of gas and nuclear power are digging in. Battlelines are now being drawn over the timing.
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The global head of bond syndicate at Standard Chartered has been placed at risk of redundancy. The bank will divide his responsibilities between two other positions, one of which was vacated just last week.
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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (PBB) issued the tightest ever Sonia-linked covered bond on Tuesday at close to fair value, with little spread sensitivity and a high quality order book. The strong result sent a positive signal to other issuers with natural sterling funding needs.
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Coventry Building Society paid only a small premium to issue an inaugural non-preferred senior note on Tuesday, while scoring a pre-emptive senior ratings boost during the process.
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