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Contrasting investor receptions in euro and sterling markets but new issue premiums rise in both
Bankers predict steady flow of covered bonds issuance over coming weeks despite recent spike in activity
The conditions are in place for the return of big-ticket M&A to create a European banking champion that is sorely needed — provided the politics of it don’t get in the way
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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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The German Ministry of Finance has requested feedback on a draft amendment to the Pfandbrief Act that seeks to bring the country’s laws into line with the EU covered bond directive. The most contentious aspect is the inclusion of a soft bullet maturity. -
Nykredit Realkredit was set to launch its first additional tier one (AT1) in over five years on Tuesday, tightening its pricing by more than 50bp to close in on a level that looked close to fair value.
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Argenta Spaarbank attracted attention from investors with a 15bp new issue premium on Tuesday, allowing it to raise €500m of non-preferred senior debt for the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL).
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Helped by the rarity of UK issuance in euros, Yorkshire Building Society’s seven year euro deal on Tuesday was one of the most oversubscribed covered bonds of its size ever launched by any UK issuer, and was priced flat to fair value.
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Woori Bank is set to make its Kangaroo bond debut, seeking to tap the Australian dollar market to fund its coronavirus response.
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Just Group is hoping to strengthen its capital position by issuing a debut green bond in tier two format this week, while also buying back some of its existing tier three notes.
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