Issues

Japanese firm forms group combining investment bank with global markets business

The deal appealed to asset managers looking for ‘spreadier products’

Spreads tightening for UK housing associations at a time when ‘huge amounts’ of funding needed

◆ Bankers away from syndicate praise the outcome ◆ ‘A good test’ for next week when volumes are expected to increase ◆ Recent volatility reflects ‘recalibration, not reassessment’ of risk

One banker judged the sovereign to have landed 5bp-10bp through its euro curve

Residential real estate company cruises through despite billions in losses

Investors pledged over €875m of orders for the sub-benchmark sized deal

World Bank, Ontario Teachers’ and Development Bank of Japan kept investors engaged after the holiday

◆ Investor demand for FRNs is ‘not something you would expect’ ◆ Rare callable format works for issuers ◆ Money market and short credit funds among the buyers

German motor vehicle manufacturer took advantage of ‘attractive conditions’ for a refinancing

Good vibes from March’s roaring issuance window expected to continue into Q2

Swiss solar module developer prices fresh capital increase for US push