Issues

Natixis’s unusual multi-boutique M&A strategy was nearly derailed by a rebellion in Paris ― but the bank has seen off the challenge and is sticking with its unorthodox style

Presidents and premiers are said to obsess about legacies. Nearly two years after leaving office, Liz Truss may be about to secure hers

Housing is high on the agenda, with scope for disruption to RMBS and other markets

◆ Foreign FIG issuance so far in 2024 outstrips last year’s volume by more than $20bn ◆ Multiple Canadian and Japanese lenders print ◆ US banks prepare capital plans after the Fed’s latest stress tests

Equity-linked market participants expect issuance to continue to sputter out sporadically as Schneider Electric prices the biggest convertible bond so far this year in Europe

European ESG funds saw $16bn of inflows up to June, but a potential new government in France could curtail primary volumes

Shorter deals and higher premiums needed to secure covered sales

Government takes another step forward in ESG financing after recent green debut

SSA bankers 'not terribly optimistic' about primary activity

Record transaction aims to boost liquidity for infrastructure projects and drive energy transition initiatives with Eni

Investors are looking for higher yielding deals

◆ Dutch lender follows success of Commerzbank ◆ Small size may deter some participants ◆ Coupon expected to ‘leave some room’ for performance