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◆ Strong demand for capital supports two major banks' simultaneous deals ◆ Deutsche goes big and pays concession ◆ SG restricts size for a punchy print at fair value
FIG borrowers flood dollar markets as Westpac's SEC exit strategy pays off
◆ Issuer lands in 'the place to be' amid strong demand for covereds ◆ Achieves its largest covered book since at least 2023 ◆ After 7bp tightening the bond was spotted another 2bp tighter to erase new issue concession
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Funding across all parts of the capital structure is available with issuers likely to prioritise unsecured borrowing
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
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There is a growing prospect of state aid for EU banks, said market participants this week, after the European Commission again drew attention to the rules around ‘precautionary recapitalisations’.
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Moody’s postponed its decision on whether to upgrade Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) on Thursday, as the ratings agency wants to examine the Italian bank’s forthcoming capital plan first. -
Market participants say there is a growing prospect of state aid for EU banks, after the European Commission drew attention to the rules around ‘precautionary recapitalisations’ again this week.
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How important is reading the offering circular (OC) on a bond? Not very, according to some investors. However, that approach sets a dangerous precedent.
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The European Banking Authority said this week that tailored EU rules could help to reduce the capital impact of applying Basel III by about a third. Its analysis will serve as the basis for a new policy proposal from the European Commission in the first half of next year.
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The European Central Bank told eurozone banks this week that they are free to restart dividend payments and share buybacks in 2021, so long as they comply with a number of stringent guidelines.
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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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