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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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UBI Banca is meeting investors to market its new sustainable bond framework in a non-deal roadshow. It could become the second Italian bank to issue a green bond, and the second to come out with any public unsecured trade since the country’s coalition government formed earlier this year.
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Corporate and FIG borrowers and buyers have largely given up on primary markets for 2018, having faced choppy conditions this week. But things are not likely to be much calmer when they return in January, meaning a chaotic scrap could ensue as borrowers jostle for the best slots to print deals. Jasper Cox and Nigel Owen report.
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Akbank, one of the largest banks in Turkey, is preparing a TL3bn ($558m) rights issue amid fears of an increase in non-performing loans as the Turkish economy enters a slowdown.
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Portugueuse lender Caixa Económica Montepio Geral is looking to issue a small tier two bond, amid tricky market conditions.
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On Tuesday the European Parliament and Council announced the basis for a final agreement on the banking package. This involves crucial details on banks’ capital and funding rules, such as on retail holdings of bail-in debt, distributions on regulatory bonds and stakes in insurance companies.
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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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