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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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Covered bond editor Frank Jackman joins George Smith to discuss Paragon’s innovative buy-to-let covered bond, before George and regular podcaster Tom Hall discuss the prospects for UK bridging RMBS, Italian ABS pricing and capital treatment of subscription lines -
Estonian lender Coop Pank could also make its covered debut on Thursday
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Banks have plenty of buy-to-let assets on their balance sheets; issuers should follow Paragon's lead for as long as investors and regulators allow
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◆ French bank’s insurance arm completes first tier one print less than a month after parent bank’s AT1 ◆ Deal offers heightened premium ◆ Outcome amid volatility deemed ‘pretty decent’ by rival
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◆ Established investor base ◆ Premium debated ◆ Size of attrition surprises some
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Paragon's visit to the covered bond market highlights the shoddy regulatory treatment of RMBS
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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