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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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The European Banking Authority (EBA) will release results of its 2019 stress test on Friday. Investors will be looking out for the results of NordLB and the Italian banks in particular. -
Stability of foreign currency funding is a priority for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and covered bonds provide a new level of balance in this regard, according to the bank’s head of treasury. Since other borrowers in Japan are sure to be thinking along the same lines, the market for Japan's covered bond is likely to have tremendous scope for growth.
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Mirae Asset Daewoo Co became the first securities firm from South Korea to tap the international bond market this week, when it issued $300m on Wednesday.
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Agricultural Bank of China's Hong Kong branch became one of only two issuers to print floating rate notes (FRNs) in October, raising $800m on Wednesday.
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited has mandated leads for a roadshow with a view to issuing a covered bond, or senior unsecured transaction, or both. In the meantime, primary market activity is expected to slow this week and next allowing time for the recent slate of deals to be digested and for market sentiment to improve.
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On Wednesday, OP Corporate Bank announced tentative plans to issue a debut green bond, after a month of dire issuance volumes — the lowest October volume for euro-denominated bond sales from banks since the single currency was introduced.
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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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