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French bank opts for AT1 while Lloyds progresses senior funding plan
Europe's mortgage market is facing a 'structural affordability squeeze' says Scope Ratings
Bond market digitisation starts with the paperwork
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The single currency stands out as the most attractive funding source while the US dollar market remains open in size
Some evidence of green price advantage in secondary market, but not primary
Conditions support capital issuance, even though European Commission's report gave no clarity on the future of AT1s
Money centre banks pay to to land jumbo deals at sizes unheard of in euros
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◆ French bank offers six tranches between three to ten years ◆ Investor preference for short dated tranches prevails ◆ Rate rises expected in Japan -
Bank wants to grow risk management offering in north America
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Relentless appetite for financial institution paper led to a collapse in new issue premiums at the start of 2024. In the second half of the year, however, some investors pivoted away from senior paper and into subordinated debt as the hunt for yield intensified, writes Sarah Ainsworth
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GlobalCapital asked heads of debt capital markets businesses across the Street about their expectations for 2025 and their experiences of 2024. Most predict rising issuance volumes as Ralph Sinclair discovers whether they see AI, blockchains, or the rather more human rise of private credit as the most disruptive threat to the industry
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Banks enjoyed a strong start to their 2024 euro funding, securing much needed duration without having to pay eye-watering premiums. But conditions worsened and issuers slunk back down the curve as elections dictated market sentiment, writes Frank Jackman
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SSA bond spreads widened dramatically against swaps in the latter part of 2024 and market participants are fearful that this will exert pressure on covered bond issuers next year. But on a positive note, several first-time issuers are anticipated to light up the market, writes Frank Jackman
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