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Issuers had it almost all their own way in the European FIG market in 2025. Investor appetite for credit far outstripped supply, causing spreads to tighten along with the average new issue premium on syndicated benchmark-sized deals. Flynn Nicholls reports on the dynamics that shaped the primary market
Tighter senior-covered bond spreads could see issuers prioritising unsecured over covereds
Third deconsolidation RMBS from a UK challenger bank since November
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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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◆ CA experiences big drop in orders ◆ BCP struggled to tighten from IPT ◆ FIG deals struggle even as corps succeed -
◆ Difficult FIG execution was less pronounced in the senior market ◆ New type of offerings from BNP Paribas and Islandsbanki receive strongest reception ◆ AIB's mid range holdco lifts lower volume
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◆ Norwegian lender shows longer tenors are no issue ◆ Investors flock to four times covered deal ◆ Slim premium paid to reopen market
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◆ Deal lands after lengthy roadshow ◆ Investors pledge over €1.15bn of orders for sub-benchmark print ◆ Single digit concession offered
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◆ Spread tightening and premium paid were unusual ◆ Strong investor quality as fast money stays away ◆ Bankers do not expect repeat of strong deal
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◆ New norm established for NIPs and spread tightening ◆ Some investors ‘burnt by govvies’ require more premium ◆ Rival bankers agree on NIP paid
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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