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Conducive credit markets and tight spreads to lure issuers as risks loom on the horizon
Yankee deals range from subordinated debt debuts to super long senior extensions
◆ Steady demand thanks to improved investor perception ◆ Deal pays high single digit premium... ◆ ... but becomes issuer's tightest unsecured issue for many years
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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
Capital deals and a tight Nordic senior print point to what lies ahead for issuers
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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is ready to hop into the Kangaroo market this week, having mandated a pair of banks to lead a potential five year Aussie dollar deal, offering an attractive spread. -
Santander has bought credit protection on two portfolios of undrawn revolving credit facilities, taking advantage of a regulatory decision last year to sharply boost the efficiency of the protection. The deal points the way for banks to cut the costs of providing revolvers, which are usually extended as a ‘loss leader’ for a broader banking relationship.
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Berlin Hyp was unable to tighten pricing as much as it wanted for its seven year Pfandbrief on Monday, showing that a steep fall in yields this year is having a direct impact on the primary market. The transaction provided a clear warning to issuers who believe they should be able to price deals flat to their outstanding curves.
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Deutsche Hypo has mandated lead managers for a Pfandbrief deal, choosing the same seven year maturity that Berlin Hyp opted for on Monday.
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Piraeus Bank has mandated lead managers for the sale of a new tier two, as it looks to follow the success of its compatriot Alpha Bank. Greek banks have emerged as big winners in the secondary market recently, with investors shrugging off risks and focusing on ‘only the positives’.
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The Reverse Yankee market could be set for another strong year in 2020, with Wells Fargo adding last week to an already encouraging running supply total in the format.
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