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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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◆ Four years is the 'sweet spot' ◆ Existing curve ignored during pricing ◆ Slim premium paid over recent deals -
◆ Deal the first of its kind from a bank to be explicitly earmarked for defence financing ◆ External review similar to green bonds ◆ Five year senior preferred offering planned
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◆ Slim premium paid for popular deal ◆ Outstanding bonds ignored during pricing ◆ Good chance to pick up high spread UniCredit exposure
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◆ Heightened sensitivity towards second tier issuers drives demand ◆ Jyske tier two and BAWAG senior preferred lose orders due to tighter spreads... ◆ ... but wider spreads on PBB and Arion attract buyers
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Bank11’s German auto ABS has strong demand in second book update
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There have been big changes in Citi's DCM teams in 2025
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