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◆ 'Real money' order book supports €1bn size ◆ 'Not much' delta between Nordic names, lead says ◆ Up to 5bp of concession
The only covered bond issued this week landed with a small new issue premium
◆ Small premium left for investors ◆ Final yield close to 4% 'inflection point' ◆ Rabo adds to senior green rush
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With masses to fund and spreads super-tight, banks will race to market, but central banks are expected to tighten
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
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The polite world of sustainable finance has collided with the ugly reality of politics in the past week, as open strife has broken out over the European Union’s sustainable finance legislation, especially the Taxonomy. Conservative and progressive elements are battling over a host of issues, above all whether gas power should ever be classed as sustainable, and the validity and even legality of the Taxonomy is being called into question. -
The Single Resolution Board made a messy situation messier with its handling of the Brexit bond debacle.
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Financial institutions bond bankers are hoping to build back better in April after coping with a tumultuous end to the first quarter. They say the holiday season and a recent back-up in yields will combine to create the perfect conditions for a long-awaited credit rally.
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The final text of the European Commission’s draft Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities has been described as a positive compromise. But one funding official has described it as untenable and unable to promote green covered bond issuance.
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Julius Baer ventured into the Swiss franc market this week to sell its debut operating company bond, raising Sfr260m ($276.9m) in an investor diversification exercise. It was joined by Pfandbriefzentrale, which saw demand skewed to the long and short ends of its latest multi-tranche covered bond offering.
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BPER Banca overcame its sub-investment grade rating on Thursday, attracting plenty of demand for an inaugural social bond that will fund Covid-19 related lending in southern Italy.
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Last chance to vote for the best winning deals, individuals and organisations in the covered bond market
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