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◆ Issuer said deal shows investor preference for short-dated paper ◆ Banker said it benefitted from RBC’s minimal exposure to Middle East◆ RBC’s was the first covered bond issued since the end of February
US banks were the biggest issuers in euros, paying a premium for jumbo multi-tranche trades
ICBC prints multi-currency 'safe haven' deal, yet limited read-across for European markets
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Bank issuance expected to resume next week in euros after corporates, dollar market lead
Shrinking spreads between the two asset classes have left investors asking if the risk of senior debt is worth it
Nykredit blasts through 300bp barrier, pushing investors up the capital stack
Market participants debate 300bp 'soft barrier' for AT1 resets as banks probe ever-improving cost of capital
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Pressure to increase returns is driving international expansion as Japanese banks position for growth and hopes rise of more M&A activity from their domestic clients -
◆ Regulator starts collecting data on hedging and accounting of capital instruments ◆ Is AT1 debt or equity? ◆ BNP Paribas’s reclassification of future dollar AT1 provides an example
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Covered bonds will be integral and volumes may exceed expectations
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First deal of up to $1bn will show way to achieve 100% equity credit
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Any further UK government sell-downs are likely to be on ice following Alison Rose’s resignation as CEO, although the dribble-out of equity will continue
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Scarce issuance gives positive feel to market despite rates uncertainty
Polls and awards
The covered bond market gathered in Seville to celebrate its standout deals, institutions and individuals
Last chance to vote for the best winning deals, individuals and organisations in the covered bond market
The leading banks, issuers, individuals and other market players were named at GlobalCapital's flagship industry dinner in London
The winning deals and organisations will be revealed at our gala dinner in Seville on September 18
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