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Market participants debate 300bp 'soft barrier' for AT1 resets as banks probe ever-improving cost of capital
◆ French bank has had a busy 2026, issuing across currencies and asset classes◆ Cross-currency rates at 'optimal level' for diversification play, lead manager said ◆ Fair value debated
Very few, if any, Gulf issuers are looking at sterling bonds
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Favourable market conditions have made raising debt like 'fishing with dynamite' for bank issuers. But concerns are mounting about volatility ahead
French bank scoops top spot overall, while BNP Paribas leads in senior and Crédit Agricole in capital
Late-week surge shows investors remain hungry for paper despite macro volatility
Classic January new issue volumes as barely there premiums come into vogue but US banks threaten to crowd out Europeans
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The bank might not issue again for a while, but more Uzbek issuers are preparing trades -
Successful candidate worked at Barclays for 15 years
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◆ Rare deal unhindered by softer market open ◆ Single day execution and structure hit 'investor mindset' ◆ Real money buyers support pricing close to fair value
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◆ Canadian bank returns to senior sterling market 13 years after first attempt ◆ Similar strategy taken as in euro, Australian dollar and Swiss franc markets ◆ Treasurer eyes subordinated issuance in future
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Blackstone is also marketing the first public CMBS since July
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◆ New deal offers half the spread of the last one ◆ Investors pile into rare trade's book ◆ Pick up provided over govvies
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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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