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Markets will lose their bearings without reliable, independent government data

◆ Exclusive interview with Amundi portfolio manager, Jonathan Manning ◆ Navigating fixed income amid tariff disruption ◆ Investing at tight spreads

Some EGBs could benefit from the transition to riskier assets

The first half of the year was an eventful and volatile one in the government bond market, and the second half threatens more uncertainty. Sovereign issuers are dealing with steeper curves as investors demand higher term premia. Meanwhile, deficit dynamics are shifting, especially as some countries face up to higher defence and infrastructure spending. GlobalCapital gathered senior funding officials from the EU, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Portugal in June in London to discuss how their funding plans had fared so far, how they are developing their investor bases and how they plan to tackle the uncertainties that lie ahead.

The BoE's new MREL regime will be transformative for the UK's smaller banks

If AI is the real deal, capital markets jobs disappearing will be just the beginning

◆ Wendel proves the summer market isn't just for the big boys ◆ Trio of new issues show buoyant market for banks ◆ Private credit's threat to the investment grade bond and loan markets

Private credit is muscling in on investment grade credit. But the acid test will be whether it can compete on price

Deutsche Bahn’s double notch upgrade hints at a tough time ahead for buyers

String of exits mean reliable source of deal flow is at risk

Worry less about jockeying for position in the eyeline of MDs than doing three basic things

◆ Mexico throws Pemex innovative debt lifeline ◆ Callable ZCs in vogue for public sector issuers ◆ Why ECB regs update will drive insurance capital issuance