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OTP plans first Swissie issue from a Hungarian bank for 16 years
Volkswagen also added a UK auto ABS to the primary
The headline numbers resulting from hyperscaler capital raising are staggering and are boosting banks’ profits. But not everyone will be getting fat on the spoils
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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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Woori Bank is set to make its Kangaroo bond debut, seeking to tap the Australian dollar market to fund its coronavirus response. -
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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At around €300bn, France is the world’s second largest covered bond market. Yet, unless issuers consider pre-funding for bonds that fall due early next year, supply prospects for the remainder of this year are dim. This, along with stability in the French economy, property market and covered bond ratings, should stand the asset class in good stead.
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Steven Maijoor, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has said EU legislation covering green bond reviewers would help ensure the legitimacy of the proposed Green Bond Standard.
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The European Union’s formation of its Platform on Sustainable Finance last week marks a new phase in responsible investing. Over the past four years or so, the most influential thinkers in the market, such as the Principles for Responsible Investing, have been quietly moving back to an older interpretation of what RI means: considering the effects of investment choices on others.
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Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has mandated leads for the first euro covered bond from the UK since January, My Money Bank has also mandated and, after concluding a roadshow, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is due this week too. All three bonds will offer a temptingly high spread.
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