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◆ UK bank uses the first issuance window after earnings, central bank meetings and holidays ◆ Deal coincides with busy euro credit market ◆ Barclays attracts attention with relevant new issue concession
◆ Dutch bank goes 'head to head' with Alphabet in euros ◆ Brings its longest ever opco tranche ◆ Book skewed towards two year FRN
◆ French issuer tightens spread by impressive 8bp ◆ CFF's fourth covered bond in past two months ◆ Spread of 51bp was flat to fair value, says banker
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Banks could rush to issue as fast as possible, taking advantage of remarkably tight spreads
Growing pipeline and fiercer competition had threatened to shake the darling bonds of May
Uncertainty in Middle East peace negotiations may reignite alarm, but investors remain willing as long as issuers pay to play
Tweaks to trading book rules will be next stage of competition
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The potential for further Trump-induced volatility leaves issuers saving covered bonds for even rainier days -
Demand buoyed by money market fund inflows as investors 'park cash'
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There still is demand from investors after this week's senior salvo but issuers need to pay the steeper curves if they want to play
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Hungarian bank is set to embark on a non-deal roadshow later this month
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◆ Issuer changes pattern of Tuesday's dual tranche deals ◆ Cheaper relative funding cost at front end prompts FRN ◆ Bank's first senior euro foray of 2025
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◆ Issuer happy to print more at tight price ◆ Single digit premium paid ◆ Australian covered spreads hold firm
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