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Unsecured bonds could become more expensive to issue, covered bonds cheaper
Equalising risk weightings of covered bonds and resilient STS securitizations at 5% is sound
Covered bond funders will have to weave their way through tight senior unsecured and wide SSA spreads in 2026 if they are to refinance the wave of redemptions that awaits them. One big question for the year ahead, discovers Frank Jackman, is whether issuers will be tempted to pay up for duration
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Vagueness over the future of AT1s pushes market rethink, though implementation is unlikely to come soon
Despite uncertainties even stringent European regulations are expected to be simplified amid global race to lighten the load on banks
Markets adjust to bumpy French political landscape as it mimics past Italian wobbles
Bankers say Budget may determine if FIG issuers print in sterling through December or hold off until January
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◆ Rare deeply subordinated capital from an insurer in sterling very popular ◆ Potentially negative new issue premium ◆ First possible window taken -
◆ Issuer waited for stable market ◆ Mixed views on concession ◆ Deal gives 'capital structure arb'
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◆ Value versus domestic curve debated ◆ Scarce Nordic tier two supply helped trade ◆ Nordic names 'still performing during volatility'
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Subordinated deals make up a larger share of March's supply than usual
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◆ MetLife returns to euros after January print ◆ Offers high single digit premium but comes flat to dollars ◆ BlackRock next with rare refi of its only non-dollar bond
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◆ New euro deal more than 6.5 times subscribed ◆ Comes one trading day after a call and non-call decision on two dollar AT1s ◆ Visible new issue premium helps attract orders
Polls and awards
The covered bond market gathered in Seville to celebrate its standout deals, institutions and individuals
Last chance to vote for the best winning deals, individuals and organisations in the covered bond market
The leading banks, issuers, individuals and other market players were named at GlobalCapital's flagship industry dinner in London
The winning deals and organisations will be revealed at our gala dinner in Seville on September 18
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