◆ Issuer takes advantage of attractive sterling funding levels ◆ Printing during UK school holidays no problem for 'very well loved name' ◆ Sterling FIG senior undersupplied versus last year
◆ Rare deal unhindered by softer market open ◆ Follows recent south European trades from Abanca, Bankinter, and CredEm ◆ Triple digit spread attracts 'quality' book
◆ Reinsurer latest in string of insurance tier two offerings ◆ Comes with tender offers on two outstanding bonds ◆ Investors show 'discipline' on pricing