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◆ Rising investor sensitivity due to tight unsecured FIG spreads ◆ Deal centred around real money orders after hitting €4.5bn peak book ◆ Hardly any concession left on shorter tranche, minimal on longer one
◆ Weaker backdrop for FIG issuance ◆ Deal printed with a negligible spread above previous, shorter bond ◆ Nearly triple digit spread lures investors
◆ Strong outcome despite French risk concerns ◆ Participation from a 'who's who' of sterling real money ◆ Sterling market stronger than euros
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Observers blame slower bookbuilding on deal-specific factors but others see warning shots for whole market
Covered market provides 'the deepest pocket of demand' among FIG asset classes
Capital deals and a tight Nordic senior print point to what lies ahead for issuers
The single currency stands out as the most attractive funding source while the US dollar market remains open in size
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Moody’s has published a request for comment regarding a proposed change in its rating methodology that could improve the rating stability of Swiss structured covered bonds. This could in turn give regulators another reason to consider updating the country’s legal framework. -
Banks have already printed more green bonds this year than they sold in the whole of 2020 and the momentum in issuance is showing no sign of slowing. Borrowers are increasingly interested in labelling subordinated debt, amid growing evidence that such products can offer even more pricing power.
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Agricultural Bank of China sold a multi-currency deal through its Hong Kong branch this week, raising $1.322bn.
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South Korea's KEB Hana Bank found a stronger response than expected for its sustainability bond this week, allowing it to raise $600m.
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A trio of foreign banks tapped an attractive Swiss market this week, finding opportunities to top up their well-advanced funding programmes with a bit of pricing arbitrage.
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Bank of America has set up an EMEA ESG strategic council chaired and led by three senior investment bankers, to intensify its effort to reduce its carbon footprint and manage its climate risks.
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