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This year's cumulative total issuance by financial institutions outstrips 2025's levels
◆ Spanish covered was only new issue on Wednesday ◆ Tenor has been well-issued in past week ◆ Banker said market to slow from here
Hong Kong dollar and offshore renminbi bid returns, while dollar callables lose momentum
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Conducive credit markets and tight spreads to lure issuers as risks loom on the horizon
Contrasting investor receptions in euro and sterling markets but new issue premiums rise in both
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
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First Abu Dhabi Bank has appointed a new UK head of global markets. -
Additional tier one investors breathed a sigh of relief after regulators outlawed dividend payments this week. They argued the move made it more likely they would carry on getting the coupons on their instruments.
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Axa said this week that it would call one of its legacy tier two bonds as it reassured the market on the strength of its balance sheet during the coronavirus crisis. Most other insurance companies are not expected to face similar decisions until much later this year.
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Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets spied an opportunity to launch a new senior bond on Thursday, with credit markets performing well despite the tougher backdrop in equities this week.
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Crédit Mutuel Home Loan SFH followed Crédit Agricole SFH and BPCE on Thursday with a third French five year covered bond, which was priced at an identical spread. Even though the three issuers have raised almost €5bn between them, covered bond volumes are down this year and, with spreads at elevated levels, issuers will have more reason than ever to tap the European Central Bank for funding.
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will prevent its financial institutions from redeeming subordinated bonds during the coronavirus pandemic, putting itself in contrast with other parts of the world, where banks remain free to manage their debt capital as they see fit.
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