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The covered bond market gathered in Seville to celebrate the deals, institutions and individuals that have made their mark over the past year
This year's foreign FIG issuance in dollars is already more than 7% higher than all of 2025
First defence labelled bond from outside of Europe is likely to be followed with more Canadian issuance
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The slide in French government bonds this week raises concerns for the country's banks and companies
Higher new issue premiums make deals shine amid market volatility
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
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Zurich-based syndicate heads entered the new year cautiously optimistic about the outlook for Swiss franc bond issuance in 2019. -
Nationwide raised £1bn of five year covered bond funding on Thursday with its first Sonia-linked trade. It was perfectly timed to take advantage of the UK parliament’s recess and the brief period of political calm that this offered.
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ABN Amro and LBBW issued perfectly respectable, though uninspiring, euro covered bond trades on Thursday, deals that stood in contrast to a heroic deal from Bank of Montreal (BMO).
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Poor market conditions at the start of 2019 could leave investors facing a long wait for new subordinated bank bond supply in euros, adding to a month without any issuance in the sector.
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The European Central Bank is giving Banca Carige yet more time to boost its capital. If the lender cannot turn itself around, authorities will regret dithering while the private sector walked away.
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Asian bond issuers are set to face a test of endurance in 2019, given their huge refinancing requirements. While the market will still be open, risks of defaults loom large over DCM bankers and investors, writes Addison Gong.
Polls and awards
Cast your vote now to decide this year's covered bond award winners and express your views in our new market survey
Bond market's leading performers recognised at GlobalCapital's annual awards ceremony
The awards recognise the market's leading deals, issuers, banks and other participants
The winning institutions and individuals will be revealed at the awards dinner on June 17 in London
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