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◆ Books remain intact with premiums paid ◆ Investor fatigue setting in ◆ Yields falling after Iran-US peace deal progress
Books were nearly four times the deal size, a record €1bn
◆ First deal to release IPTs on busy day ◆ MPS M&A bid had 'no impact' on deal, says lead ◆ Priced flat to fair value
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Currency's higher yielding appeal has lured investors across the capital stack
Issuers seizing moment as rates stabalise and spreads hold near historic tights but some deals betray signs investors growing sensitive on price
Less frequent issuers making the most of market with strong bid for yieldy assets
Borrowers want to issue and spreads are tight, but execution windows are very unreliable
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Insurance debt valuations have taken a hit as the Covid-19 coronavirus has spread across the world. In the short term the sector is worried about suffering an indirect impact from the outbreak, but companies are also braced for more claims if the virus reaches pandemic status. -
Bank debt investors are growing increasingly nervous about the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus, arguing this week that the risks in the market still outweigh the rewards.
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Christian Moor, principal policy officer at the European Banking Authority, has switched roles after steering the regulatory body’s approach to securitization and covered bonds for nearly a decade.
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Luminor Bank attracted strong demand for its debut covered bond on Wednesday, the first under Estonia’s legal framework and the first from the Baltic region. Despite a negative reoffer yield, it attracted a higher subscription ratio than any other five year euro benchmark issued this year.
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Banco BPM unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan this week, accounting for the potential impact of Covid-19 in northern Italy. The bank intends to reduce its reliance on the European Central Bank (ECB) for funding and take advantage of regulatory changes allowing additional tier one to be included in Pillar 2 capital requirements.
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Lloyds Banking Group is giving investors a chance to switch out of a legacy tier two and into a new instrument, without the basic terms of their securities changing.
Polls and awards
The awards recognise the market's leading deals, issuers, banks and other participants
The winning institutions and individuals will be revealed at the awards dinner on June 17 in London
Don't miss your chance to choose this year's Bond Award winners
The covered bond market gathered in Seville to celebrate its standout deals, institutions and individuals
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