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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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Defensive formats and short maturities found favour among FIG issuers this week, with new senior offerings from ABN Amro and Commerzbank. But there was no doubting that new issue premiums remain high in the euro market.
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Nykredit returned to the euro covered bond market on Thursday to issue its second floating rate transaction. The oversubscription rate was similar to other recent deals, but well below that for its debut deal, when market conditions were much stronger. -
Chinese and French banks may take advantage of a new Luxembourg green covered bond law, where the cover assets are linked to renewable energy, according to an official at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE).
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As the EU Covered Bonds Directive nears the finish line, speakers at the Covered Bonds Market conference held by the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (Afme) and the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (VDP) have voiced concern about the quality of the product being diluted.
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Banco de Sabadell broke open the market for subordinated bank debt on Thursday, taking advantage of a steady improvement in conditions throughout the week.
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Jyske Bank came to the market on Wednesday with its first senior non-preferred bond denominated in euros, as it seeks to transition away from senior preferred issuance to meet its minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL).
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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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