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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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Credit Suisse made a bold claim in its third quarter numbers — to topping the table for improvement in advisory and capital markets since it started its restructuring in 2015. But despite the investment banking momentum, the bank’s shares slid on Thursday as it reported a loss in its global markets business. -
Qatar may still be under a blockade set by its Gulf neighbours, but bankers are optimistic about its borrowers' prospects in the loan market just as Qatar National Bank (QNB) returns for its second deal this year, writes Mariam Meskin.
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Too little capital, too much sketchy stuff on the balance sheet, too poor a set of earnings figures; maybe Germany should look closer to home before criticising other countries’ banking systems.
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Investors poured cash into American Express as a stronger market tone underlined their willingness to put money to work on quality names despite an uncertain backdrop.
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UK insurers face being taxed if their restricted tier one (RT1) bonds are written down, according to a measure set out in this week's budget. The Prudential Regulation Authority responded by proposing that firms deduct the tax charge from their own funds, effectively reducing the capital benefit of issuing.
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OP Corporate Bank cautiously announced potential plans to issue a debut green bond this week, after a month of dire issuance volumes. But some large banks have signalled in results they may still sell bonds before the year is out.
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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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